A good friend of mine went to book a holiday to Serbia-Montenegro
with Balkan Holidays.

He chose his holiday but when they discovered his wife was from the Far
East although living in England for many years they insisted on a visa.

"Book your holiday first," they said.

"With your receipt you should get a visa!" (Normal practice is to book both together, no visa so no holiday, no charge ?)

This he did, unfortunately with his debit card as he doesn't
own a credit card.

He applied for the visa and three weeks before the holiday
they informed him = rejected. His wife has a good job in the UK.
Why?
"We are a sovereign nation and can refuse who we like !"
Is religion the issue ?
His wife is from a country that has a large Muslim population
but she is a Buddhist and looks very Chinese. Her husband is a Catholic.

He asked for his money back or another holiday.

They said in as many words "F**K OFF!"

No money. :uhoh:
That's £800 down the drain !

This has to be a SCAM !

Both the Visa section and the hliday company were 'sheepish' about the whole issue.

My friend is very concerned that other people will be caught in
this trap as there are quite a few people who originate from other parts of the World living in England.

The moral of this rotten experience ?

Always book with a credit card &
DON'T USE BALKAN HOLIDAYS !:(