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T&T Government Urges Swift Reassessment of UK Visa Restrictions!

Trinidad and⁢ Tobago Expresses Regret Over UK Visa ⁢Restrictions

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) –‍ The government⁢ of Trinidad and Tobago has publicly conveyed its ⁣discontent regarding⁣ the recent decision by the United Kingdom to impose visa requirements on citizens of​ the oil-rich twin island​ nation, effective ‌immediately.

Concerns‍ from Government⁣ Officials

Dr. Amery Browne,⁣ the​ CARICOM and Foreign Affairs‌ Minister, shared his ​sentiments during a local​ radio​ broadcast. He ⁢suggested that Port ‌of Spain felt‌ somewhat taken aback by London’s announcement, despite acknowledging that a ⁢brief⁣ 48-hour notice was provided ‍prior to the public disclosure of this policy change.

“We received​ just two ⁣days’ notice. On⁣ Monday, we were informed by ‌the UK ​government about their new visa regime starting Wednesday,” Dr. Browne explained to his audience.

“While we did get some indication beforehand, such ‌short notice is hardly adequate when dealing with our longstanding partners in matters of such‌ significance. ⁣Their resolution had clearly been ⁢settled before our ⁢notification,” he added.

The Impact on Citizens

Browne elaborated that aside from familial ties, many nationals ‍from Trinidad and Tobago travel to the UK for medical treatment or education purposes. “London serves as ⁣a ​crucial ⁤transit hub for our⁣ citizens aiming‌ for further travel ⁣or those heading into Europe,” he stated.

According to announcements from London, all nationals ⁣from‌ Trinidad ⁤and Tobago will ‌now​ require a visa for entry into⁤ or‍ transit ‌through the ‍UK—this includes both short visits and longer stays for work or study⁢ purposes.

A Transition Period Outlined

The British government has outlined a six-week transition phase‍ allowing travelers who⁤ secured their electronic travel authorizations (ETAs) ‌before these changes were enacted an opportunity to ⁢enter without additional ⁤visa requirements until ⁢15:00 on ​April 23, 2025. This period also applies to individuals transiting through the UK‌ en route elsewhere.

Reasons Behind New Policy

The ⁣British High​ Commissioner​ in Trinidad and Tobago, John Dean, ‌highlighted that revising immigration and visa regulations is standard practice for maintaining efficiency‌ within systems. “Recently there has been ​a notable rise in ⁢questionable asylum applications made⁣ by citizens of Trinidad⁣ and‌ Tobago ⁣at our borders,”⁢ Dean commented. ​“Because of ⁤actions taken‌ by a minority group ​concerning asylum claims we’ve had​ no choice but ‌to implement this new requirement.”

Alarming Statistics on Asylum Applications

A report ⁤released ‍by the British Home Office indicated an ‍astonishing ninefold⁢ surge in⁤ asylum⁤ requests originating from Caribbean nations—increasing yearly averages from just ⁢49 claims between⁢ 2015-2019 up to 348 reported cases ‍last year alone with significant totals⁤ reaching as high as ⁢439‌ in recent months.An escalated pattern which​ severely impacts ‍bilateral ‍relations between both nations.

A Diplomatic Response Planned

Browne announced plans for an imminent meeting with Dean “to formally ‍express opposition against this imposed visa necessity.” He remarked on how unusual it is that specific​ rationale behind their decision was promptly⁢ communicated rather ⁤than ⁢left open-ended.



“The reasons they cited​ include surging asylum applications—and while we respect communicative efforts around it; we fundamentally disagree with using this instance as justification affecting potentially every citizen,”⁣ he stressed.”..

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Critical Views on Asylum Policies ⁤in Britain

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