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The American way—UK plans to launch electronic visa waiver scheme

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Published on: 18 December 2013
Published by a LexisNexis Immigration expert

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What has led to this latest visa proposal?
  • How will this interact with current immigration practice?
  • How will the EVW operate in practice?
  • Do you welcome the new rules?
  • Are there any potential problems with the proposed scheme?
  • Could a similar scheme be rolled out to other nations?

Article summary

Immigration analysis: Will new visa rules for visitors from certain Gulf states boost economic growth? Adam Hoefel of DavidsonMorris Solicitors comments on the electronic visa waiver (EVW) scheme, due to come into force in January 2014.

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