
Papers, Please 2011-2012 Caribbean Immigration Rules
Nov 29th 11 By Rebecca Cahilly Things have just gotten a little easier for yacht crew when it comes to visiting certain Caribbean islands. While immigration regulations remain strict the world over, these amendments will simplify the headache for captains and yacht agents - and just might entice owners and guests to try a once off-limit island this season.Crewmembers hailing from various countries around the world, other than the Netherlands, have historically been required to produce a Netherlands Antilles visa when visiting the Dutch Antilles. However, for the past five years, agencies have been working with the local government to allow these crew easier access, and their efforts have finally paid off. As of summer 2011, the islands of the Netherlands Antilles now acc...