CITIZENS of Trinidad and Tobago will now require a visa to travel to the United Kingdom with immediate effect.
This was stated in a release by the British High Commission in Port of Spain on Wednesday.
It stated, “The UK Government has announced today (12 March 2025) that with immediate effect, all nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will need a visa before travelling to the UK, including on short visits.
“The decision to introduce a visa requirement has been taken due to a significant increase in the number of Trinidad and Tobago nationals coming to the UK as visitors only to claim asylum on arrival, constituting a misuse of the immigration system.
“The UK’s relationship with Trinidad and Tobago remains a strong and friendly one. This decision has not been taken lightly and the UK Government regularly reviews its visa and immigration policies to ensure they remain effective.
“The changes, which come into effect immediately, will apply to all Trinidad and Tobago nationals travelling to the UK.
“A requirement for transit visas will also be introduced from 00:01 on 13 March. However, there will be a six-week transition period until 15:00 on 23 April 2025, during which time visitors who booked their travel and obtained an ETA before the changes can still enter the UK without a visa.
“There is also a transition period for passengers who are transiting via the UK to an onward destination.”
British Citizens should be required to have a visa to visits Trinidad and Tobago also. Do for do ain’t have no harm