The Single Domestic Space (SDS) comprising the nine (9) Cricket World Cup 2007 host countries and Dominica which came into effect February 1st 2007, for the hosting of the Cricket World Cup 2007 games as well as the requirement for a CARICOM Special Visa to visit the SDS will both come to an end at midnight on May 15, 2007.
These countries will revert to their original national laws and policies as they relate to Immigration, Customs and other measures which may have been temporarily suspended for the hosting of CWC 2007 games.
ALL VISITORS* travelling to any of the above countries for any reason will NO LONGER BE REQUIRED to have a CARICOM Special Visa from the 16th May, 2007 for entry into the countries that comprise the Single Domestic Space. Visitors are therefore are advised to check with the respective country authorities and/or its diplomatic and/or consular offices to ascertain if they are required to be in possession of the National Visa to enter the particular country.
As of May 16, 2007 visitors should follow the National Visa Guidelines and Regulations of the individual countries that existed prior to February 1, 2007. Those persons who are already in possession of the CARICOM Special Visa and are now visiting any of the countries that comprise the Single Domestic Space, must also check with the Immigration authorities of the particular country to regularize their stay in the country.
PLEASE NOTE: The requirement for a CARICOM Special Visa will remain in effect until May 15th, and the CARICOM Special Visa will remain valid for entry into any of the above states until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
* The term “Visitor” refers to any person who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the destination country.
To enquire about or view the above mentioned countries’ specific visa regulations, visitors are advised to:
• Contact any High Commission, Mission or Consulate of the destination country via telephone or email to enquire about National Visa regulations
• Click on the country flag (scrolling above) for the destination country to link to the official government website
• Click on the country link in the CARICOM TOURISM SECTION for the destination country to link to the official tourism website (CARICOM TOURISM SECTION)
CARICOM SPECIAL VISA - ONLINE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FACILITY
The online credit card payment facility for the CARICOM Special Visa has been temporarily suspended while the system is upgraded. CARICOM IMPACS apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. For full details on alternative application fee payment options, click on the link below.
CARICOM Special Visa
CARICOM Special Visa (February 1st 2007 to May 15th 2007)
During the period 1st February to 15th May 2007 special visa arrangements will apply to all visitors for any purpose to any of the ten countries in the Single Domestic Space. For full details on the CARICOM Special Visa, click on the link below.
CARICOM Special Visa
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) was established at the 27th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in July, 2006.
IMPACS was established as the implementation arm of a new Regional Architecture for the development and management of the CARICOM Regional Action Agenda on Crime and Security issues. IMPACS is headed by an Executive Director and reports to the CARICOM Council of Ministers responsible for National Security and Law and Enforcement.
IMPACS executes a broad portfolio which ranges from project management to research and resource mobilisation. Its overall objective is to enhance the individual and collective capacity of CARICOM member states to control crime and effectively participate in international counter crime and security initiatives
