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All three crown dependencies are facing similar visa issues, says minister 

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Chris Thomas was answering a question on the wet-ink stamp in the House of Keys 

The Treasury Minister has revealed that it’s not only residents on the Isle of Man who have been experiencing issues with the wet-ink visa stamp, but also those in Jersey and Guernsey.

Answering a visa-related question in the House of Keys this week, Chris Thomas said all three Crown Dependencies use the same immigration documents and are facing the same situation as the Island.

He added, however, that all three governments were working with the UK Home Office to develop digital immigration products that will help resolve the issues residents have been encountering.

The Douglas Central MHK says the Island is doing everything it can to support those affected:

 

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