It is now official that Nigerian visitors to the UK will have to deposit a bond of £3000 with the British government before they are allowed to enter the UK.
The policy which will become effective November 2013 will also target India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Sri Lanka. In an attempt to pacify citizens of these countries living in the UK, the Home Office has said only visitors deemed to pose the "Highest risk" will be asked to pay the bond which they will receive back if they abide by the terms of their visa.
Point 1.
Are we seeing a trend that will gradually be rolled out to include other countries in Africa?
Point 2.
Would these countries also roll out similar reciprocal policies for UK citizens visiting their countries?
Point 3.
How many working class UK citizens can afford to pay bonds of £3000 when visiting other countries and yet still have money to spend on holiday there?
Point 4.
What becomes of this former colonial umbrella called Commonwealth of Nations if its citizens are discriminated against in this manner by their former colonial master?
Panellists lets hear what you have to say on this.
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