UK visit visas changes

UK visit visas changes 2008-02-06

Byrne to discuss changes to UK immigration system

The United Kingdom's Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, will visit India and hold community meetings in London and across the UK regarding changes to Britain's immigration system. The recent Visitors Consultation Paper is currently soliciting public feedback until 10 March 2008. Among proposals are the reduction of the visitor visa time limit from 6 to 3 months and the creation of a specific category for family visitors.