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Manston arrivals and processing centre

Information about the arrivals and processing centre at Manston.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 25 April 2024
• Last updated: 25 February 2026
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  1. 25 February 2026

     Updated information about plans for the site, after the planning application was approved.

  2. 23 October 2025

     Updated details of the planned upgrade to the Manston arrivals and processing centre.

  3. 10 September 2024

     Factsheet updated with current information regarding plans for Manston.

  4. 25 April 2024

     First published.

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Manston: factsheet

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The former military base in Manston, Kent, is used by the Home Office as an arrivals and processing centre for people who arrive in the UK by small boat crossings. This factsheet provides details about the Home Office’s plans for the site.