Kate Osamor MP
Important update on Afghanistan
Kate has received a significant increase in casework due to events in Afghanistan. If you are Kate’s constituent and either you or a family member is stranded in Afghanistan, please read the following advice:
British Nationals in Afghanistan
British Nationals stranded in Afghanistan should first contact the FCDO by telephone (+44 1908 516666) to register and provide their details. Ideally, they should provide a contact email address. They should then receive a letter confirming which point they should go to in order to be processed at the Baron Hotel. They should contact this number if they also have non-British national dependents travelling with them.
Non-British Nationals in Afghanistan
Home Office Resettlement Scheme
The UK Home Office phone line for vulnerable people in Afghanistan who wish to apply for resettlement in the UK through the Afghan Citizens’ resettlement scheme is +44 (0)2475 389980. You can call between 9am and 11pm (UK time) until Sunday 22 August. From 9am on Monday 23 August the number is available 24/7.
ARAP – Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-british-and-non-british-nationals-in-afghanistan
The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) is for Afghans who have supported British efforts in Afghanistan, for example interpreters and other personnel. View further details on ARAP.
Other prioritised groups
- current or former Chevening Scholars
- people with existing leave or an open application for student, work, and family visas
- journalists and those who worked with British news agencies
- members of civil society groups for womens’ rights
- Afghan government officials
- officials working in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics
- employees of charities, humanitarian organisations and NGOs
If you are a non-British national in Afghanistan, or are the family member of a non-British national in Afghanistan, and in need of assistance, you should call +44 (0)2475 389980.