UK considers India a 'high-risk' nation

June 24, 2013 09:36

Visitors from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other Asian and African countries deemed 'high-risk' will be forced to pay a hefty cash bond of 3,000 pounds before they can enter the United Kingdom.

According to a Sunday Times report, the British government is planning to pilot a scheme from November targeted at visitors from at least six countries, also including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Ghana.

Tourists aged 18 and over would be forced to hand over 3,000 pounds for a six-month visit visa, which they will forfeit if they overstay in Britain.

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