The British government has backed out from its earlier decision of introducing financial visa bond for visitors from Bangladesh and some other countries including India.
The previous plan was due to start from November. The scheme would have required selected visa seekers of Bangladesh and some other countries to deposit about 3000 pound sterling for entering the United Kingdom. “The UK government remains committed to tackling immigration abuse and has been looking at a range of options. One of those options was a financial bond. The British government has now decided not to proceed with that option,” said a British High Commission media release on Monday.
“The government has been considering whether we steer a bond scheme that would deter people from overstaying the visa. We have decided not to proceed,” said the release quoting a British Home Office spokesperson.
Confirming London’s decision, British High Commissioner to Dhaka, Robert Gibson said,” The UK wants the brightest and the best to help create jobs and growth that will enable Britain to compete in the global race.”
“If you are an overseas businessperson seeking to invest and trade with world class businesses or one of the thousands of legitimate students keen to study at our first-class universities or a tourist visiting our world class attractions, be in no doubt: Britain is open for them,” he said.
-With The Independent input
