Afghan resettlement

Guidance and support for Afghan arrivals

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Overview

The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) brings together existing Afghan resettlement schemes and was launched in December 2024. 

Government guidance includes:

  • Families arriving through the Afghan Resettlement Programme can stay in temporary accommodation for up to 9 months. This gives them time to settle into life in the UK and prepare for independent living.
  • The Government recognises the pressure on housing and the challenges many Afghan families face when looking for a home. To help, it funds and supports access to settled housing for around half of those arriving through the programme, particularly those who face the greatest barriers to finding accommodation.

  • Support is provided through:

    • additional funding for housing projects
    • community sponsorship schemes
    • some Service Family Accommodation

    This helps ensure there is a supply of long-term housing to support the programme.

  • The Find Your Own Accommodation pathway helps Afghan families move from temporary accommodation into privately rented housing. This guide explains how to look for suitable accommodation and the support available from the council during the process.
  • Find Your Own Accommodation Pathway 
  • Find Your Own Accommodation Pathway – Dari
  • Find Your Own Accommodation Pathway – Pashto 
  • Staffordshire Support: our Resettlement Team support with access to ESOL, education & training, employment, accommodation advice and integration into the local area.

For full details see: Afghan Resettlement Programme - GOV.UK

Support and grants

Community groups helping Afghan families can apply for grants through the Community Foundation for Staffordshire.

Eligible projects include:

  • ESOL (English language) support
  • Health and wellbeing activities
  • Employment and training support

The grant scheme is open now and ends in March 2027.

Apply for grants

Visa applications are handled by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
For visa queries, contact: 0808 164 8810

Contact

For general enquiries or support: afghanrelocation@staffordshire.gov.uk