Britain announces visa free travel for Guyanese nationals entering United Kingdom

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana–Britain Tuesday announced that Guyanese nationals would no longer require visas to travel to the United Kingdom as of November 9.

United Kingdom High Commissioner, Jane Miller, flanked by President Irfaan Ali, made the announcement at a news conference, saying that Guyanese would no longer need visas for up to six months. However, those who would like to stay much longer, work or study would need a visa.

Miller said that the abolition of the visa requirement is a “real sign” of the growing UK/ Guyana relationship

President Ali told reporters that while London has indicated that there would be no special security screening for Guyanese, he is urging nationals not to abuse the process, noting that a lot of hard work had gone into the United Kingdom agreeing to the decision.

President Ali said the Advanced Passenger Information System would be used to screen passengers like travellers from any other country.

The United Kingdom’s decision comes weeks before British Airways begins scheduled flights to Guyana.

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