Number of foreign nationals who overstay visas in Britain DOUBLES in five years, new report claims 

Number of foreign nationals who overstay their visas after arriving in Britain DOUBLES in just five years, new report claims A new report claims foreign nationals overstaying visas doubled in five years In 2016, 49,420 arrived with visas but never left, this rose to 91,863 last March Migration Watch UK claim  250,000 more could be … Read more

National Theatre shelves plans for European tour due to extra costs of visas and permits post-Brexit

Luvvies’ labours lost: National Theatre shelves plans for European tour because of extra costs of visas and work permits after Brexit Actors and musicians must now apply for visas and permits to perform in the EU National Theatre said tours not financially viable due to lack of clarity and costs Union members including Julie Walters … Read more

How long-stay tourist visas will help you make the most of trips to exotic lands 

Your ticket to sun, safaris and surfing: How long-stay tourist visas will help you make the most of trips to exotic lands Dubai has extended tourist visas that can last up to 90 days for about £150 Thailand is doubling the former 30-day maximum stay for just £30 South Africa’s long-stay tourist visa now gives … Read more

Defence minister Johnny Mercer calls on Treasury fund visas for Commonwealth veterans

Defence minister Johnny Mercer calls on Treasury to fork out thousands of pounds for hero Commonwealth veterans who are forced to pay for visas to stay in the UK Defence minister Johnny Mercer wants to help Commonwealth military veterans Commonwealth citizens can apply for indefinite leave to remain after four years However, they face bills … Read more

Blood test backlog means nearly 200 Commonwealth Army recruits face losing their visas

Blood test backlog means nearly 200 Commonwealth Army recruits face losing their visas and being forced out of Britain 200 recruits from India, Jamaica, St Lucia and others flew to UK in November for Army assessment tests 170 are still waiting for blood tests so can’t start training and are now jobless Many have been … Read more