UK introduction of visa requirement for Dominican

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The UK government has announced on Wednesday 19 July that, with immediate effect, all Dominican nationals will require a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.

The changes, which come into effect immediately, will apply to all Dominican nationals seeking to enter the UK. However, there will be a four-week transition period until 15:00 BST 16 August. During this window, only visitors who booked their travel before 15:00 BST 19 July, will still be able to enter the UK without a visa.

The decision to bring in a visa regime on Dominica is in response to concerns relating to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) scheme. Visit visas are an important tool in reducing illegal migration, tackling organized crime and protecting national security, and this decision has been made to ensure that the visa system continues to operate as effectively as possible.

Acting British High Commissioner to Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and St Christopher & Nevis, Charley Williams, said:

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