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Visas: Armed Forces

Asked by Margaret MullaneLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 82154

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timeline is for waiving visa fees for spouses and children of current and former serving personnel who are of non-UK nationality.

Answered by Mike Tapp

The Government remains committed to supporting current and former serving personnel and their families; ensuring that they do not face any disadvantage due to their service.

The Home Office is actively working with the Ministry of Defence on the manifesto commitment to scrap visa fees for veterans and their dependants and will keep stakeholders updated on progress.

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