Effective March 12, 2025, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must obtain a visa to enter the United Kingdom, regardless of their reason for travel. Previously, these nationals could travel to the United Kingdom without a visa for business or tourism. Despite this policy change, there is a four-week transition period until April 23, 2025, during which nationals of these countries who booked their travel before 15:00 (local time) on that date, can still enter the United Kingdom without a visa. Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago currently in the United Kingdom do not need to obtain a visa for the remainder of their visit; however, if they leave the United Kingdom they will need to obtain a visa to re-enter the United Kingdom. Lastly, Trinidad and Tobago nationals seeking to transit through the United Kingdom as of March 12, 2025 must obtain a Direct Airside Transit Visa.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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