Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025. 3:44 pm CST.
Press Release
Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will implement full Free Movement of CARICOM nationals among the four countries, effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Extensive preparations have been undertaken to ensure a smooth and secure rollout of full Free Movement among these four member States. These include:
- Indefinite Stay at Entry: Nationals of the four participating Member States will receive a stamp or digital record of indefinite stay upon arrival.
- Registration: Systems have been established to allow for registration of incoming nationals, enabling access to services such as education and healthcare, and allowing national agencies to plan for any increased demand.
- Security and Health Safeguards: Effective oversight measures are in place to ensure that individuals who pose a threat to national security, public health, or who would be a public charge are either denied entry or subject to removal. These measures will be supported by the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), which coordinates Member States’ security cooperation and administers the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS), which mandates submission of passenger data before travel.
- Complaints Mechanism: Nationals who experience difficulties at ports of entry or after entry may use the CARICOM Complaints Procedure, which is already operational under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Forms are available at all ports of entry and complaints will be reviewed within two (2) weeks, with investigations completed within eight (
With systems in place and preparations complete, the four countries are fully ready to manage the new Free Movement arrangements effectively in the best interest of their citizens and the wider region.
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