Guidance

UK European Applicant Transfer Scheme: caseworker guidance

This guidance tells decision makers how to manage and decide applications under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 7 August 2025
• Last updated: 17 June 2026 — See all updates

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The UK government, in partnership with France, has agreed to pilot a novel approach to the prevention of dangerous journeys to the UK. Under the pilot arrangement, the UK will remove and readmit individuals who undertake dangerous journeys to the UK, to France.

Published 7 August 2025

Last updated 17 June 2026 — Show all updates

1. 17 June 2026

   Published version 2.0 of the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme guide. A full list of changes can be found in the guidance.

2. 11 August 2025

   Added an accessible version.

3. 7 August 2025

   First published.