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Visas: Northern Ireland

Asked by Katie LamConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 11530

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to extend the British-Irish visa scheme to any further nationalities.

Answered by Mike Tapp

The UK and Ireland have a close and collaborative working relationship on a range of issues, including migration and border security.

The British-Irish visa scheme is a good example of this collaboration and whilst it remains in operation for Indian and Chinese visitors there are no current plans to expand the scheme.

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