§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will list those Commonwealth countries whose citizens require entry visas to the United Kingdom as part of the common visa regulations of the European Union. [HL708]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe following Commonwealth countries are included on the common visa list of the European Union:
- Bangladesh
- Cameroon
- Fiji*
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guyana
- India
- The Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Sierra Leone
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
*Although Fiji is no longer a member of the Commonwealth, its nationals are treated as Commonwealth nationals for immigration purposes.