£3,000 VISA BOND

Early day motion 301, tabled 26 June 2013 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House recognises the enormous importance of family visits for weddings, funerals and other special gatherings to many UK citizens with relatives living abroad; considers that visitor visas should only be issued to those whom entry clearance officers reasonably believe will comply fully with these visa conditions and leave the UK at the end of their permitted stay; and believes that those applicants who do not satisfy this test should not be able to secure a visa by offering to provide a £3,000 financial bond, as this is to erode immigration rules and discriminate against poorer families, and expose the UK to the accusation of operating a colour-coded immigration policy.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Plaid Cymru 2, Green 1.