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Many Guyanese seem overhyped about this development, but the truth it is, the newfound privilege is not as glorious for the average citizen as it may seem on the surface. Yes, it does mean that the Guyanese passport has gotten a tad bid stronger. It does mean that other first world countries might consider granting visa-free travel to Guyana as well, and it does mean that Guyana’s oil wealth is talking. But this privilege, most all might agree, is geared mostly to the upper class or the financially wealthy.
The British High Commissioner to Guyana, Mrs. Jane Miller, in a Press Conference today announced that Guyanese will be privileged to travel visa-free to the United Kingdom starting from November 9, 2022.
Thinking of traveling down under but not vaccinated? Well now, it’s no worries anymore. Australia has joined the growing list of smart countries around the world to have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions. That’s right. Now, if you wish to travel to Australia, you no longer need to show proof of vaccination, negative Covid 19 test, or be quarantined for any amount of time. In another words, travel to Australia has returned to the way it was during pre-pandemic times.
The island country of Trinidad and Tobago has become the latest in the growing list of countries to have removed all Covid-19 entry requirements for travelers to the destination. Now, travelers to Trinidad and Tobago do not need to show proof of vaccination, negative PCR test, or be quarantined for any amount of time. In other words, travel to Trinidad and Tobago has returned to the way it was pre-pandemic.