Afghans who worked for British troops will be entitled to indefinite leave to stay and a right to apply for UK citizenship in the future, as hundreds of those eligible for evacuation remain in Afghanistan.
Dubbed ‘Operation Warm Welcome,’ the British government unveiled on Wednesday, Afghans arriving in the UK will receive the vital support needed to rebuild their lives.
Those who have already relocated to Britain under the Afghanistan Relocations and Assistance Policy will be able to swap their temporary leaves for permanent ones, a government statement said.