Antigua and Dominica Record No US Tourist Visa Issuances in Early 2026 Data

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Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica each recorded zero B1/B2 visa issuances during the first two months of 2026, according to data highlighting wide disparities across selected Caribbean and neighbouring South American countries.

Trinidad and Tobago topped the group with 4,431 visas issued, followed by Guyana with 2,777. Barbados recorded 865 issuances during the same period.

The figures were considerably lower across the Eastern Caribbean. St Kitts and Nevis recorded 238 visas, St Lucia 192, Grenada 164 and St Vincent and the Grenadines 144.

B1/B2 visas generally allow eligible foreign nationals to travel temporarily to the United States for business, tourism or a combination of both purposes.

The reported figures are:

  • Trinidad and Tobago: 4,431
  • Guyana: 2,777
  • Barbados: 865
  • St Kitts and Nevis: 238
  • St Lucia: 192
  • Grenada: 164
  • St Vincent and the Grenadines: 144
  • Antigua and Barbuda: 0
  • Dominica: 0

However, a figure of zero should not automatically be interpreted as meaning that every applicant from Antigua and Barbuda or Dominica was refused. Visa statistics may be categorised by the embassy or consular post where applications were processed rather than solely by applicants’ nationality or country of residence.

Further clarification may therefore be necessary to determine whether the figures represent visas issued to citizens of each country or visas processed at diplomatic missions located within those jurisdictions.

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 14, 2026: antigua.news/2026/09/14/antigua-and-dominica-record-no-us-tourist-visa-issuances-in-early-2026-data. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (7)

  • Tilly September 14, 2026, 12:26 PM

    But what kind of deception is that? If these countries not getting visas how you expect them NOT to have a zero? Chupz. Slow news day or what?
    Reply
  • Apex Jones September 14, 2026, 12:35 PM

    Who cares. There are other places to go apart from America
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

    I’m curious about what this means going forward. If legitimate travellers are still being affected, then we need to understand exactly what is causing the numbers to drop so drastically.
    Reply
  • Person September 14, 2026, 5:16 PM

    Of course Trinidad would lead with that sell out they have of a prime minister. Will never forget the comments she made, kissing trump’s @ss. Typical
    Reply
  • Walter September 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

    Black people just making Trump make them feel they need the US
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 15, 2026, 11:11 AM

    What I want to know is whether this is just a temporary effect of the new restrictions or if we should expect the numbers to stay like this. Because zero is a big difference from what people were used to seeing.
    Reply
  • Wadadlian September 16, 2026, 2:15 AM

    I hear many of their citizens are now seeking permanent residency in the Caribbean, and I hope Antigua is getting its share of that market. After what I consider an insult, I think Antiguans should think twice about visiting the United States. Personally, restricted visa or not, I have no intention of ever setting foot there again.
    Reply

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