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BISHOP WELCOME TO SUBMIT HIS APPLICATION AGAIN, UK EMBASSY STATES
news.am
Oct 26 2010
Armenia
British Embassy Yerevan wants to inform that each application to enter
the UK is considered on its individual merits taking into account all
relevant circumstances and in accordance with the immigration rules,
UK Embassy in Armenia informed NEWS.am commenting on refusal to issue
visa to Bishop Mikael Ajapahyan.
"The British Embassy provides clear guidance on what evidence is
required to be submitted in support of an application for a UK visa.
In this case, Mr Ajapahyan failed to provide the original invitation
from the UK and a note from the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to
accompany his diplomatic passport. Mr Ajapahyan is welcome to submit
his application again with all the correct supporting documentation,"
the statement reads.
As NEWS.am reported earlier, the British Embassy in Armenia
refused to grant a visa to the leader of the Shirak Diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Mikael Ajapahyan. According to
some information, the Armenian bishop not only was refused to be
granted a visa, but was inappropriately offered to leave the embassy,
"Go and work with your people, and do not go to embassies."
According to the information at NEWS.am's disposal, Bishop Michael
Ajapahyan was going to visit Britain to attend an international
conference. The Bishop received an invitation via e-mail which
apparently was the reason for the visa refusal.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Oct 26 2010
Armenia
British Embassy Yerevan wants to inform that each application to enter
the UK is considered on its individual merits taking into account all
relevant circumstances and in accordance with the immigration rules,
UK Embassy in Armenia informed NEWS.am commenting on refusal to issue
visa to Bishop Mikael Ajapahyan.
"The British Embassy provides clear guidance on what evidence is
required to be submitted in support of an application for a UK visa.
In this case, Mr Ajapahyan failed to provide the original invitation
from the UK and a note from the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to
accompany his diplomatic passport. Mr Ajapahyan is welcome to submit
his application again with all the correct supporting documentation,"
the statement reads.
As NEWS.am reported earlier, the British Embassy in Armenia
refused to grant a visa to the leader of the Shirak Diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Mikael Ajapahyan. According to
some information, the Armenian bishop not only was refused to be
granted a visa, but was inappropriately offered to leave the embassy,
"Go and work with your people, and do not go to embassies."
According to the information at NEWS.am's disposal, Bishop Michael
Ajapahyan was going to visit Britain to attend an international
conference. The Bishop received an invitation via e-mail which
apparently was the reason for the visa refusal.
From: A. Papazian