§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set out in the Official Report the present arrangements and requirements relating to the possession of a visa for non-EC nationals wishing to enter the United Kingdom for a temporary period; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonUnited Kingdom visa requirements are set out in the current Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 169; 9 February 1983).
The foreign nationals specified in the appendix to the rules, stateless persons, and other holders of non-national documents must produce to the immigration officer on 269W arrival a passport or other identity document endorsed with a United Kingdom visa issued for the purpose for which they seek entry. Except for nationals of Pakistan and the holders of certain refugee travel documents, the visa requirement applies whether the person is coming for a temporary period or with a view to settlement.
The arrangements for issuing visas are the responsibility of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Visas are issued by entry clearance officers at British embassies, consulates and high commissions abroad and anyone requiring a visa must obtain one before travelling to the United Kingdom.