INDIA: Foreign Mnister, Salman Khurshid, assures of appropriate solution once details of new visa rules proposed by British government asking for a cash bond from Indians applying for new visa, is discussed with the concerned authorities
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INDIA: Foreign Mnister, Salman Khurshid, assures of appropriate solution once details of new visa rules proposed by British government asking for a cash bond from Indians applying for new visa, is discussed with the concerned authorities
- Title: INDIA: Foreign Mnister, Salman Khurshid, assures of appropriate solution once details of new visa rules proposed by British government asking for a cash bond from Indians applying for new visa, is discussed with the concerned authorities
- Date: 26th June 2013
- Summary: NEW DELHI, INDIA (JUNE 26, 2013) (ORIGINALLY 4:3) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC) A CAR WITH A READ BEACON ON THE ROOF COMING OUT OF THE GATES (SOUNDBITE) (English) INDIA'S FOREIGN MINISTER, SALMAN KHURSHID, SAYING: "It is only a proposal. If we feel that there is something to take further we will talk to them. We'll get details of it, I don't want to take a conclusive comment on this till such time we are fully aware of what, is the reason, how much they are doing and what their plans are?" AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, INDIA (JUNE 25, 2013) (ORIGINALLY 4:3) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC) YATIN SINGH, A STUDENT PLANNING TO APPLY FOR A UK VISA PILLING HIS BOOKS IN A STACK SINGH READING FROM HIS BOOK AND TYPING ON HIS COMPUTER PARAMJEET SINGH, A CONSULTANT WHO ORGANIZES TOURIST TOURS TO UK, WORKING ON HIS LAPTOP PARAMJEET SINGH WORKING ON HIS LAPTOP PARAMJEET SINGH SURFING THE INTERNET (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) YATIN SINGH, A STUDENT PLANNING TO APPLY FOR A UK VISA, SAYING: "They (Indian Government) should tell them (UK government) to reduce the fee and if possible they should completely remove it so that we can study there easily." (SOUNDBITE) (English and Punjabi) PARAMJEET SINGH, A CONSULTANT WHO ORGANIZES TOURIST TOURS TO UK, SAYING: "It is deplorable. It would hamper chances of many prospective students and discourage many parents too, who often go to meet their children in UK. From a tourist angle too, it has damaged the reputation of England, which is a favourite tourist destination." SINGH ATTENDING TO HIS CLIENTS
- Embargoed: 11th July 2013 22:19
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- Location: India
- Country: India
- Topics: International Relations,Politics
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- Story Text: Foreign minister, Salman Khurshid, assured of an appropriate solution once the details of new visa rules proposed by British government asking for a cash bond from Indians applying for new visa, is discussed with the concerned authorities.
The British government is initiating new visa rules, which would come into effect from November 2013 for visitors from at least six countries and is planned to curb longer stay of visitors in UK once their short-term visa expired.
It is reported that the new visa rule proposes that visitors aged 18 and over from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ghana and Nigeria would be required deposit of security bond of 3,000 ($4,600) for a six-month visa.
While talking to mediapersons Khurshid said that one need not panic as this is just a proposal put forward by the UK government.
"It is only a proposal. If we feel that there is something to take further we will talk to them. We'll get details of it, I don't want to take a conclusive comment on this till such time we are fully aware of what, is the reason, how much they are doing and what their plans are?" said Khurshid in New Delhi on Wednesday (June 26).
The 3,000 pounds for a six-month visit visa would be forfeited if the visitors overstayed in Britain.
This step would also discourage many students who are planning to go in for higher education in different universities in UK.
Yatin Singh a student hailing from Amritsar city of India's northern state of Punjab, who was planning to apply for a UK visa, said that Indian government should ensure that this bond fee is removed as it would burden students from middle class backgrounds.
"They (Indian Government) should tell them (UK government) to reduce the fee and if possible they should completely remove it so that we can study there easily," said Singh on Tuesday (June 25).
Meanwhile, the visa proposal would not only deter students but also many tourists who often visit the country during vacations.
Paramjeet Singh a consultant, who organizes tourist tours to UK, said that this step would not only hamper the students' chances but also hit the flourishing tourism industry.
"It is deplorable. It would hamper chances of many prospective students and discourage many parents too, who often go to meet their children in UK. From a tourist angle too, it has damaged the reputation of England, which is a favourite tourist destination," said Singh.
The move by Home Secretary Theresa May is made to show that Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party is serious about cutting immigration and abuses of the system, the report said.
A Home Office official said the six countries highlighted were those with the most significant risk of abuse. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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