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| December 22, 2009 | Britain protests against India’s new visa rules on second visit | | London: Britain has lodged a diplomatic protest against
the tightening of India’s visa rules, which now prohibit travellers from returning to the country within two months of a visit. Indian Government has changed its visa regulations for British and US visitors following the arrest of Pakistani-American
terror suspect David Headley, who has been charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) with being part of the conspiracy in 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He was found
to have used a multiple entry business visa to make nine trips to India , during
which time he is alleged to have visited a number of potential targets. India
has also targeted long-term visitors who have abused business visas to prolong
their stay in the country, often for years. “We have discussed this matter with
the Government of India. We understand the Indian government is reconsidering
its plans,” The Telegraph quoted a spokesperson for the British High Commission
in New Delhi , as saying. The new rules mean will constitute an obstacle for many
tourists planning to visit the sub-continent, and they would also be unable to
use India as a base for regional travel. India attracts 750,000 British visitors
a year and a total of five million tourists.
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