Statistical data show that the groups of British citizens currently listed in Part 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 do not pose a risk in terms of irregular migration to the Schengen Area and that most of them live in islands of the Caribbean region which have strong links and similarities with neighbouring countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement.
L’évolution du droit international, qui se traduit par un changement du statut ou de la désignation de certains États ou entités, devrait être prise en compte dans les annexes du règlement (CE) no 539/2001.