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The UK Have Created New ‘Relaxed’ Rules for Those Trying to Obtain a Visa

June 19, 2018

The UK have announced that they are going to create new rules for Visa applications, which should be more ‘relaxed’, so that international students are able to study in the country for cheaper and longer. However, the decision has excluded India, and the controversial decision has sparked debate amongst many.

https://twitter.com/Vidya_Ram/status/1008330445434572801

Talented Indian students & loyal graduates have consistently explained to their UK universities how important welcoming visa policies and post-study work are to Indian students. Crucial we listen and that universities are 'open to the world'.

— Ruth Arnold (@RuthArnold) June 16, 2018

UK excludes India from visa relaxation extended to students from China, Maldives etc. "Its a kick in the teeth for India" says Karan Billimoria, reports @Vidya_Ram. Payback for cancelling the illegal returns agreement? https://t.co/Rx3R6lJfeh

— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) June 17, 2018

It is not quite clear as to why India has been excluded from these new rules, whilst countries like China and the Maldives are being accepted. Students who come over to the UK from India pay a lot of money to study in the UK and are the second largest foreign group to study there too. UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, has suggested that the reasoning behind this is because there are too many ‘illegal immigrants’ from India who have come over to the UK without the correct Visas, therefore this is why the decision has been made. But with many Indian students coming to the UK to study highly professional degrees, such as doctorates, the decision may possibly deter their career options.

Under the new rules, it will allow foreign students to enter the UK to study, for longer, cheaper and easier, as the level of documentation required will also be reduced, and over 26 countries have been accepted for the new rules. Even though the Indian Government has asked the UK for a more welcoming attitude, it has been refused again, and the number of students who are set to study in the UK will continue to decrease like it has done since 2010.

Global Britain? The Home Office has left India out of a relaxation of student visa rules. This is an act of British self-harm that has caused fury in India. But has anyone at Westminster noticed? pic.twitter.com/NOw8h8GVWg

— James Kirkup (@jameskirkup) June 18, 2018

Number of Indian students in the UK has collapsed since 2010, and Indian govt has repeatedly asked for a more welcoming stance from UK govt. But the Home Office says India can't have the same relaxed visa rules as countries inc China, Argentina, Thailand. pic.twitter.com/j7zcL4lX5a

— James Kirkup (@jameskirkup) June 18, 2018

Some people have even suggested that the decision will also backfire for the UK, as this will now cause bad relations with India, therefore they may make certain deals difficult for the UK.

Oh this is going to backfire in the UK and create a big ruckus in India.

May can kiss that trade agreement with India goodbyehttps://t.co/GiC1tGMPfv

— Sunny Hundal (@sunny_hundal) June 17, 2018

Although, the decision is relatively new, and if the UK and India can come to an agreement that works well for both of them, then the new rules around Visa applications may include India as well.

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