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United Arab Emirates: Repatriation

Asked by Daisy CooperLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 116978

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether foreign nationals married to UK citizens will be entitled to accompany their spouse on repatriation flights from the UAE.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The safety and security of British nationals is our top priority. On 3 March, the Foreign Secretary spoke to the House about the consular support available to individuals in the Middle East, and plans for a first assisted departure from Oman. We will provide further updates on a regular basis, including details of any further evacuation plans, but for now, the primary objective remains to secure an end to Iran's attacks on countries in the region, and the resumption of normal commercial flights.

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