Dominica and Antigua Move to Engage U.S. After New Visa Restrictions Announced

The governments of Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda have begun urgent diplomatic engagement with United States officials following a White House proclamation issued on December 16, 2025, which will impose partial U.S. visa restrictions on nationals of both countries beginning January 1, 2026. The measures are part of a broader U.S. policy action that applies only to specific countries identified by U.S. authorities based on screening, vetting, and immigration-compliance assessments. The proclamation does not apply uniformly across the Caribbean, and several Caribbean nations remain unaffected. Dominica Acknowledges Restrictions, Seeks Clarification In a statement issued Tuesday from Roseau, the Government of Dominica confirmed that it had been formally notified of the U.S. decision to impose partial travel restrictions on Dominican nationals, effective at the start of the new year. The government acknowledged that the announcement may cause concern and said the matter is being trea...