The UK government is planning to impose visa restrictions on nations that don’t cooperate with the return of their citizens who are being deported. The move is part of a tougher new policy announced by the Home Secretary.
Under the plan, some countries could face a full suspension of visa issuance unless they agree to take back individuals the UK deems “illegal immigrants” or has ordered removed. Three African nations — Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo — are expected to be among the first to feel the impact.
British officials say the changes will drive faster diplomatic cooperation on deportation documentation, push governments to improve travel-document procedures, and reduce delays in removing people who have no legal right to remain in the UK. The policy is being described as particularly strong — with visa access tied directly to a nation’s willingness to accept returns.
At the same time, the government is looking to reform how migrants appeal deportation decisions. The proposed changes would narrow who can appeal based on family life, while limiting the number of appeals a person can make. These measures aim to streamline the asylum process and reduce the backlog of cases.
Officials also plan to expand legal routes for people to enter Britain — for example, through work and study — to provide a more regulated alternative to irregular migration.
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