Month: November 2024

In 2022, the British government made a significant decision to waive visa requirements for Colombian visitors. This move, hailed as a diplomatic achievement by Colombian government, marked a new era of Cooperation and trust between the two nations. For Colombians, it was a moment of pride, as years of negotiations under former Presidents, Ambassador and the Foreign Office Affair finally bore fruit. However, just two years later, this privilege is under scrutiny as reports of prolific system abuse raised concerns about reinstating the visa requirement. The visa exemption was intended to encourage tourism and strengthen cultural and economic ties. Unfortunately, for some individuals it has become an opportunity to exploit the system. A concerning trend has emerged: individuals entering the UK on visitor visas only to overstay and submit asylum applications, often with fabricated claims.