Written Question·Home Office·UIN 100113

Visas

Tabled: 15 December 2025

Answered: 18 December 2025

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria are used to designate a country as high-risk for terrorism and extremist activity for the purposes of visa policy.

Answer

Mike Tapp

The UK operates a robust and effective visa system, which is an important part of securing the UK border and a vital tool for the UK in reducing illegal immigration, tackling organised crime and protecting national security. A requirement to obtain a visa...

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