Written questions

Visas: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 16011 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department uses Artificial Intelligence in its decision-making process to assess applicants' rights to obtain a visa.

Answer

Answered by Mike Tapp, 9 Jul 2026

Where appropriate we use AI to improve productivity and effectiveness in our public services. All applications made under the Immigration Rules are considered and decided by trained human decision-makers.