The UK has introduced the requirement of transit visas for citizens of Georgia and Russia

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The UK has changed the entry rules for transit travelers from Georgia and Russia.

Russia and Georgia have joined the list of countries whose citizens need visas for transit through UK airports from October 6.

Before that, there will be a transitional period — tourists will be able to transfer without a visa only on tickets purchased before 00.01 on September 8, Forbes reports with reference to the British government.

The UK Home Office believes that requiring a transit visa will reduce the number of people from these countries who enter the country under the pretext of transit to seek asylum on arrival.

Usually, a regulatory act comes into force no earlier than 21 days after it is submitted to Parliament for consideration. The reason why this time the amendment came into force almost immediately is due to concerns that there could have been a significant increase in asylum seekers before it came into force.

It is noted that since 2018, citizens of Georgia and Russia have consistently occupied the first places, abusing the provisions of the UK on transit for asylum.





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The UK has introduced the requirement of transit visas for citizens of Georgia and Russia

2023/09/897-1694586950.jpg
Read: 474     14:00     13 Сентябрь 2023    

The UK has changed the entry rules for transit travelers from Georgia and Russia.

Russia and Georgia have joined the list of countries whose citizens need visas for transit through UK airports from October 6.

Before that, there will be a transitional period — tourists will be able to transfer without a visa only on tickets purchased before 00.01 on September 8, Forbes reports with reference to the British government.

The UK Home Office believes that requiring a transit visa will reduce the number of people from these countries who enter the country under the pretext of transit to seek asylum on arrival.

Usually, a regulatory act comes into force no earlier than 21 days after it is submitted to Parliament for consideration. The reason why this time the amendment came into force almost immediately is due to concerns that there could have been a significant increase in asylum seekers before it came into force.

It is noted that since 2018, citizens of Georgia and Russia have consistently occupied the first places, abusing the provisions of the UK on transit for asylum.





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