AN announcement by the UK government on the immediate introduction of a visa requirement for Trinidad and Tobago nationals travelling to the UK sparked widespread public backlash.

In a video on social media on March 12, British High Commissioner to TT Jon Dean announced the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system would no longer be available to TT nationals. A six-week transition period has been implemented, allowing travellers who have already booked travel and received an ETA to use it until April 23.

While the change does not affect TT nationals already in the UK, many are left with unanswered questions.