Trinidad and Tobago has expressed disappointment over the UK's new visa mandate for its nationals, labeling it as an excessive measure following a spike in asylum applications. Previously, Trinidadians could travel to the UK with just an electronic travel authorization. After a significant rise in these applications, the UK Home Office decided to require visas, joining only two other Caribbean nations in this policy. The country's officials argue that regular travelers should not suffer due to the actions of a few individuals misusing the system.
Trinidad and Tobago's minister of foreign affairs, Dr. Amery Browne, criticized Britain's new visa requirements, stating it was a disproportionate response to false asylum applications.
Browne expressed disappointment that regular travelers from Trinidad and Tobago would be negatively impacted by the actions of a 'relatively small number' misusing the immigration system.
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