£3,000 UK Visa bond takes off Nov
LAGOS —The proposed new United Kingdom visa policy requesting visitors from Nigeria and five other countries to deposit a 3,000 pounds bond before entering the UK will commence in November, despite British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s assurance that he would not sanction the controversial policy. The policy is to restrict some visitors from India, Nigeria, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They will have to pay the refundable cash in return for visitor visas that allow them to stay in the UK for up to six months. At the height of the controversy, Mr David Cameron had assured that he would not sanction the policy. [caption id="attachment_297651" align="alignnone" width="412"] Dancers perform with the Briti. AFP PHOTO[/caption] But last weekend, Financial Times said: “Britain is pressing ahead with its trial of a scheme to make visitors from six countries pay a £3,000 bond, despite an international backlash and complaints from businesses. The ...