Visa problems and family time behind lack of participation in UK Open for Perez

Thursday, 02 March 2023 at 17:30

Christian Perez surprisingly won a PDC Tour Card at the Q-School in January, but the Filipino darter has not yet been able to take advantage of it. He is also not competing in the UK Open at the beginning of March.

Because players can earn prize money, and thus an income, at PDC tournaments, players settling in the UK need a visa.

Speaking to AsianDarts, Perez reveals that obtaining a long-term visa is proving more difficult than previously thought. The situation on the home front is another reason for staying at home. Perez has children to look after and it is difficult for him to leave them behind.

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🇸🇽 Saw a lot of speculation yesterday about Christian Perez withdrawing from the UK Open, so I just asked him. Two reasons: 1. Securing a long term visa is a bit harder then thought. 2. He has kids to take care of and it's hard not to be with them. Hope this clarifies it.

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