AMRITSAR : Indians living in the United Kingdom (UK ) have asked the British govt to re-examine its current visa policy, especially the visa costs, processing timelines, and family unification for Indian nationals, or else it could gradually damage the relationship between India and the UK.Tight UK visa rules are threatening key pillars of the UK–India relationship, claimed Vikram Duhan, a resident of Reading, near London, UK. In the workforce, Indian professionals play a vital role in sectors like healthcare and IT.Barriers to their entry and settlement risk worsening staff shortages and undermining public services, he said. “We are calling for a fairer visa system – one that lowers costs, speeds up processing, and allows graduates to work and contribute to the UK. India is one of the UK’s closest partners and a key contributor to its economy, education sector, and workforce. He said he would soon lead a delegation to meet the British Foreign office officials to this regards.

Source: The Times August 23, 2025 13:02 UTC