Citing the forthcoming mega event of cricket ‘World Cup-2007′ ten Caribbean nations has signed an agreement that would allow visitors to move freely in any nation, without having specific visas for different nations. These efforts have been made for the convenience of travelers. This agreement would be applicable from February 1 to 15 May 2007. Interestingly, this will cover whole cricket matches.
On clearing visa regulations & formalities cricket fans, holidaymakers including Caribbean nationals of these countries would be allowed to travel any of these nine countries. To grab the wonderful opportunity visitors may apply for visa applications just by logging on www.caricomimpacs.org that includes answers to the frequently asked questions and a 24/7 help to answer your queries.
However, CARICON, a contraction of ‘Caribbean community’ consisting of 15 nations but ten geographically closed nations have signed the pact.
The nations who are participating in the agreement are Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago.
This is indeed a good initiative that will not only boost tourism during the world cup but will also persuade sightseers to know the ethnic cultural of Caribbean archipelago. Tourism is considered as the backbone of Caribbean countries.
It can be helpful in different ways as international travelers are getting annoyed due to stringent visa norms, regulated by America and Europe that are going to be stricter after 23 Jan in US. However, EU union has already eased visa formalities for EU nationals that one can cross border without obtaining a visa. In this context, Caribbean countries may manage to attract thousands of visitors who often make their way to America and Europe.
Via: caribbeannetnews
