UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

Published: 12/27/2025
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
UK imposes visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of Congo due to their failure to comply with migrant return policies. The Home Office announced that Angola and Namibia have committed to improving cooperation on returns. This move follows the UK's overhaul of asylum rules, where VIPs and politicians will no longer receive preferential treatment in visa processes. Home Secretary Mahmood warned of visa penalties for countries hindering return policies, stressing the importance of cooperation in returning illegal migrants.