Immigration: Gaza
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government's news story entitled, Update on Gaza medical evacuation scheme, published on 22 August 2025, what immigration status will the Gazan (a) children and (b) immediate family members have following the completion of the medical treatment and recovery.
Answered by Mike Tapp
The children medically evacuated to the UK, alongside their immediate family members, will be granted leave to stay for up to two years with the ability to access public funds, including treatment and wraparound support in the UK.
Those who wish to remain in the UK beyond that can apply for further permission to stay under existing routes within the Immigration Rules.
Should individuals brought to the UK under this process wish to return to Gaza or the region, then HMG will look to support them.
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