Overview

• The treaty took effect on August 5 and will run until June 2026 with regular bilateral reviews of its impact.
• UK Home Office says it is operationally ready and expects to start detaining and returning migrants within days of scheme activation.
• For each migrant returned to France, the UK will admit one vetted asylum seeker via a secure online platform, prioritizing those with UK ties or from high-risk countries.
• Unaccompanied minors and individuals with outstanding asylum or human rights claims are exempt from removal under the pilot.
• London will cover all transport costs for both returns and arrivals as part of efforts to break smuggling networks and deter Channel crossings.