Jessica Morden Jessica Morden - Labour MP for Newport East, PPS to Keir Starmer and Shadow Minister for Wales
Many constituents have been in touch with me over the last fortnight to raise the dreadful situation in Afghanistan, including those who have loved ones stranded in Kabul. Whilst I am grateful for the work of UK Government officials and workers on the ground who worked hard under huge pressures to facilitate emergency flights, it is devastating that so many individuals and families have been left behind and now remain in a state of fear and uncertainty. Please be assured that my team and I will continue to do all I can to lobby the government on behalf of the families of constituents affected.
Current advice for British and non-British nationals in Afghanistan is changing and up to date information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan
EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
BRITISH NATIONALS:
Call +44 01908516666 and select the option *Consular Services for British Nationals* or email help@fco.gov.uk – British Nationals holding a UK passport who are still in Afghanistan are asked to register their presence via https://www.register-afghanistan.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/afghanistan-20210828/confirm-your-presence-in-afghanistan-to-fcdo
NON BRITISH NATIONALS
ARAP SCHEME
The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) is for Afghans who have supported British efforts in Afghanistan, for example interpreters and other personnel.
Anyone who believes they qualify or are at serious risk, should apply by using the online form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5fowYYw5QlNLoVCT4OM_uPlUN0ZNVDJURVMzMUtKNjJRUUwxSUJZMjdIVSQlQCN0PWcu
Note – You will be eligible to apply from any country (including Afghanistan).
AFGHAN NATIONALS WHO HAVE NOT WORKED DIRECTLY FOR THE UK BUT HAVE SUPPORTED UK OBJECTIVES IN AFGHANISTAN AND MAY BE AT RISK AS A RESULT – Call+44 02475 389980
VULNERABLE NON-BRITISH NATIONALS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE – Call +44 02475 389980