Lift work and student visa bans for Afghan nationals.
We respectfully urge the Government to lift the ban on work and student visas for Afghan nationals. Many skilled and deserving individuals are unfairly denied opportunities to contribute to UK society through education and employment.
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- 20 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: 'Reverse the visa brake on student visa applications from Afghan nationals' https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763472
- 09 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Many Afghan nationals are skilled, educated, and eager to contribute to UK society. Current visa bans unfairly prevent them from studying or working, denying them opportunities and depriving the UK of valuable talent.