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Veterans: Visas

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 101187

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on waiving visa fees for the dependents of Commonwealth veterans.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

This Government is committed to waiving visa fees for non-UK veterans, including Commonwealth citizens, who have served for four or more years, and their dependants. We are working closely with the Home Office to deliver this commitment.

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