Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP)

We support the resettlement of Afghans through the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP).

ARP brings together existing Afghan resettlement schemes into a single pipeline to improve efficiency, value for money and outcomes across Afghan resettlement.

All arrivals on the programme are offered transitional accommodation for up to 9 months. This is to provide time for families to acclimatise to life in the UK, fostering a culture of independent living, without dependency or incurring high costs.

All Afghan arrivals will be encouraged to source their own settled accommodation through the Find Your Own pathway.

The government commits to continuing to fund and support a pipeline of settled housing to support around half of these arrivals, who are the hardest to house.

Since March 2025, we have pledged to welcome 125 new arrivals for 2025 to 2026 and a further 124 for 2026 to 2027.

Page last updated: 11 March 2026