Visit Visa Applications of Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be barred from entering the UK.
Published: November 2025
By: ASKVisas.com
UK Visa Applicants from Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be barred from entering the UK.
British Home secretary Mahmood has threatened to stop granting visas to people from three African countries - Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Namibia - unless those governments improved co-operation on deportations.
Published: 18 November 2025
The UK government has announced significant new measures aimed at strengthening immigration control, including a possible visa bans on specific countries that do not cooperate with the return of migrants who have no legal right to remain in the UK.
According to today’s statement by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, individuals from Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be barred from entering the UK if their governments fail to improve cooperation on returning people deemed not to have a right to stay.
This announcement forms part of a wider reform package which also includes:
Making refugee status temporary.
Introducing a 20-year waiting period before a refugee can apply for permanent settlement.
Stricter enforcement against those entering the UK without authorisation.
As Mahmood stated: “In Britain, we play by the rules… When I said there would be penalties for countries that do not take back criminals and illegal immigrants, I meant it.”
ASKVisas: Our Position on These New Measures
At ASKVisas, we fully support the UK Government’s efforts to manage immigration effectively and to reduce illegal entry into the country. These measures aim to protect the integrity of the UK immigration system, and as a company committed to helping genuine visitors, we understand why enforcement has become both firmer and more visible.
However, we also know that for genuine travellers—families, tourists, business visitors, students and friends—the UK visa process can sometimes feel stressful, confusing, or intimidating.
That’s why our message is simple:
If you are a genuine visitor, you have nothing to fear — and ASKVisas is here to help.
We are a UK-registered, family-run team with deep experience in UK Visit Visas. Our mission is to simplify the UK Visit Visa process, support genuine applicants, and ensure your application clearly shows your intentions, plans, and ties to your home country.
How ASKVisas Supports Genuine UK Visitors
Genuine visitors continue to be welcomed to the UK.
Here’s how we help:
✔ Free initial advice by WhatsApp or email
We guide genuine applicants through their options, required documents, travel plans, and potential risks.
✔ Professional application support
We ensure your application is presented strongly, clearly, and honestly.
✔ Specialists in helping past refusals
If you’ve been refused before, we analyse your refusal letter, identify weaknesses, and strengthen your new application.
✔ Multilingual support (English & Arabic)
We help applicants feel confident and understand every step of the process.
What This Means for UK Visitor Visa Applicants in 2025–2026
The key message is this:
The UK is becoming stricter with illegal migration — but genuine visitors are still welcome.
If you are travelling for tourism, family visits, business, or special events, the new rules do not target you. They target illegal migration and non-cooperation by foreign governments.
The best thing you can do as a genuine visitor is ensure your application is strong, truthful, and fully compliant with UK immigration law.
And that’s exactly what we help you with at ASKVisas.
Need Help With Your UK Visit Visa?
If you want personalised support for your application, or if you’re worried about how these new rules might affect you, we offer free initial guidance:
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📧 Email: (your email)
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