Guidance

Additional family members under Pathway 3 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme

Eligibility criteria for additional family members (AFM) on the first stage of Pathway 3 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

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This guidance explains the eligibility criteria for additional family members (AFM) seeking to resettle in the UK alongside a Principal who is eligible for the first stage of Pathway 3 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

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Published 8 November 2022
Last updated 1 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated to indicate that there will be no new referrals accepted for relocation to the UK through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

  2. The eligibility assessment stage of Pathway 3 of the ACRS has been completed and all those who submitted an expression of interest have been told the outcome.

  3. Guidance updated to reflect that there is no longer a 1,500 allocation of places and year 1 of Pathway 3 is now referred to as the first stage.

  4. Updated the wording in the Evidence section.

  5. First published.

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