About 600 Afghan interpreters working with British troops are to be given the right to re-settle in the United Kingdom.
Many say they risk reprisals from the Taliban if they stay in Afghanistan.
The package will apply only if they have been working with UK forces in Afghanistan for more than 12 months between December 2012 and December 2014 when British combat troops are due to leave the country.
Interpreters who qualify will be offered an initial five-year visa for themselves and their families, with additional help to relocate, find accommodation and work in the UK, the BBC reports.
Interpreters who choose to stay in Afghanistan will be allowed to sign up for fully-funded training and education for five years, or instead be paid at their current rate for a further 18 months.
Earlier in May, Prime Minister David Cameron said the UK should "do everything we can to encourage talented Afghans to stay in their country and contribute to it".
In April, New Zealand welcomed 30 Afghan interpreters and their families.
All interpreters who had worked with New Zealand troops after December 2010 were offered a relocation package.
