South Africa (MMD Newswire) May 22, 2009 -- Has our love affair with all things British come to an end as South Africans who apply for a UK Visa find themselves treated to a third world service at UK prices?

Over the last few years South Africans have been subjected to ever tighter UK Immigration controls, increasing the requirements to qualify for Skilled Working visas, removing UK Working Holiday visas, more stringent controls over student visas and now the final blow being charged R610 for the privilege to sit in one of their airports while flying on to another country.

A 10 year multiple entry visitor visa is R6,625, while a Skilled Working visa (Tier 1) costs R8,944, which means South Africans pay more for a visa than a flight!

Liam Clifford is the Managing Director of www.globalvisas.com the UK's largest Immigration company has assisted over 500,000 South Africans to emigrate over the last 15 years says, "Over the last 15 years the UK has benefited greatly from South African talent as they brain drained our top graduates for years. Now their economy is shaky they are treating the South Africans appallingly."

Global Visas has noticed a definite boycott of the UK in favour of countries like Australia, Canada and the USA. The treatment people have endured as system fail to work making people loose their visa fees for no fault of their own at the hands of VFS Global, the private company employed but the UK Immigration department means people are looking else where to visit.

Liam Clifford from Global Visas goes on to say "It is criminal that South Africans are loosing their money and often the opportunity of a life time to travel to the UK without any chance of appeal."

"How UK Plc is treating South Africans may finally bring to an end a long standing love affair as South Africans look to new destinations who offer a warm welcome and friendship. Maybe it is time UK nationals are charged a large visa fee to come to South Africa for their holiday."

MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Liam Clifford, Global Visas, South Africa
++ 27 (0)21 425 8679  http://www.globalvisas.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:
Global Visas is a world leading authority on immigration, providing visa and immigration services to individuals and corporate clients worldwide. It has offices in South Africa, UK, USA, Canada and India and provides extensive immigration services globally. The company was created by Liam Clifford, a former UK Immigration official, who witnessed the difficulties facing individuals and organisations alike.

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