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Home Office overturns visa refusal for Afghan Youth Orchestra

The Afghan Youth Orchestra’s four-date tour in England will go ahead after the Home Office u-turned on a decision to reject the ensemble’s visa application following public outcry.

Patrick Jowett
3 min read

The Home Office has overturned its decision to reject touring visa applications from the Afghan Youth Orchestra after widespread criticism.
The orchestra of exiled musicians, which has 47 members aged...

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