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Middle East: Armed Conflict

Asked by Josh BabarindeLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 117953

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether non-British spouses of British nationals in Middle Eastern countries affected by Iranian strikes will be included in emergency evacuation and repatriation programmes.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The spouses and partners of British nationals who are not British nationals themselves may be registered to travel on any available government-chartered flights but will require a valid visa or permission to enter or remain that was granted for more than six months.

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