Transitvisum door Groot-Brittannië moet eenvoudiger worden gemaakt

UK has made it easier for travelers to travel through its country. This scheme has been extended to those who hold a valid Australia visa, US visa, Canada visa or New Zealand visa even though their place of destination may not be any of the countries. This was publicized by Theresa May, UK Home Secretary. Earlier a transit visa was needed for several occasions.

• Bij het wisselen van vlucht, maar bij het passeren van de grens, was een DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa) nodig die slechts 24 uur duurde.
• Een bezoekers-in-transitvisum is nodig bij vertrek vanaf de luchthaven of bij het passeren van de grenscontrole. Dit visum is slechts 48 uur geldig.

But UK has been facing criticism as it is one of the few European countries that is not part of the Schengen circle. But with the recent relaxation of visas and refund of money to Chinese tourists, UK too seems to have opened its gates in allowing visitors through without much hassle. A UK visa now costs approx. GBP40 and GBP54 and a higher rate for those who frequently need to pass through. The new visa relaxation measures by UK have been to increase the influx of tourists and to facilitate reaching a target of 6 million air travelers as the festive season draws near. Source- Emirates 24/7 News

 

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