英国总理斯塔默(Starmer)不顾新贸易交易和新航班, 维持印度签证规则不变。 UK PM Starmer keeps Indian visa rules unchanged despite new trade deal and new flights.

尽管英国首相凯尔·斯塔默(Keir Starmer)签署了新的自由贸易协定,但他在访问印度期间确认,印度公民的签证规则没有改变。 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed no changes to visa rules for Indian citizens during his visit to India, despite signing a new free trade agreement. 他强调了联合王国对经济增长和移民管制的重视,指出没有计划方便印度工人或学生的进入。 He emphasized the UK’s focus on economic growth and immigration control, stating there are no plans to ease access for Indian workers or students. 这项贸易协议于2025年7月生效,削减了联合王国对汽车和威士忌等出口品的关税,降低了印度纺织品和珠宝的壁垒。 The trade deal, effective July 2025, cuts tariffs on UK exports like cars and whisky and lowers barriers for Indian textiles and jewellery. 包括了对短期印度工人的三年社会保障缴款豁免,但没有宣布更广泛的签证改革。 A three-year exemption from social security contributions for short-term Indian workers was included, but broader visa reforms were not announced. Starmer重申政府承诺在扩大全球经济伙伴关系的同时,减少总体移民人数并维持边境安全。 Starmer reiterated the government’s commitment to reducing overall immigration levels and maintaining border security, even as it expands global economic partnerships. 访问期间还宣布了联合王国和德里之间的新的直飞航班。 New direct flights between the UK and Delhi were also announced during the trip.