The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) brings together existing Afghan resettlement schemes into a single, efficient pipeline. A single pipeline will improve efficiency, value for money and outcomes across Afghan Resettlement. The Government intends to reach an eventual ending of UK Afghan resettlement schemes.
Existing schemes that will be brought under the ARP include:
1. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). This is for Afghan citizens who worked for or with the UK Government in Afghanistan in exposed or meaningful roles and may include an offer of relocation to the UK for those deemed eligible by the Ministry of Defence and who are deemed suitable for relocation by the Home Office.
2. The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). This is a referral-based resettlement scheme which prioritises vulnerable people and those who assisted UK efforts in Afghanistan.
It will also include any relevant instances where leave outside the rules has been granted.
Secretary of State for Defence statement to Parliament on 18 December 2024
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here