Overview
- President Donald Trump’s Dec. 16 proclamation adds the two Caribbean nations to a list facing partial U.S. entry restrictions that block travel on visas previously used for tourism or business.
- Officials cite citizenship-by-investment programs and long-standing gaps in screening, vetting, and information-sharing as the basis for the new limits.
- Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne disputes the U.S. characterization of his country’s program and says safeguards have been tightened.
- Dominica’s foreign ministry says it is engaging U.S. officials to secure formal clarification on the scope and practical implications for travelers, students, families, and visa holders.
- Business leaders warn of economic strain from fewer travelers, with concerns over airline routes, access to U.S. medical care and education, and family visits, even as exemptions apply for lawful permanent residents, many existing visa holders, and certain visa categories.