Source document
Written statement HCWS979: Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (Imposition of a Visa Regime on Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu)
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What the document holds
UK Home Secretary written statement of 19 July 2023 imposing a visa requirement (and direct airside transit visa) on nationals of Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu, citing abuse of Dominica’s and Vanuatu’s CBI schemes; Honduras, Namibia and Timor-Leste reasons concern asylum claims and non-genuine visitors (out of scope). Four-week transition for bookings made before 15:00 BST 19 July 2023 with arrival by 16 August 2023; in force 3pm that day. No programme numbers. Dominica event already existed; added the matching Vanuatu event (vut-cbi) from this statement.
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What it covers UK visa requirement for Dominica nationals, citing abuse of the CBI scheme.
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