The public is advised that the Immigration Department’s headquarters located at the RJT Edifice in Road Town will be closed on Thursday, March 29. 

Senior Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has stated that the appointment system rolled out on March 1 at the Immigration Department has positive signs of being successful.

The Immigration Department is working to address the issue of the long lines and will be implementing an appointment system from March 1.

Ladies and gentlemen, I wish to address an important issue—Immigration.

The public is advised that the Immigration Department’s Administration Unit will be closed early on Monday, February 12 at 3:15 p.m.

Persons entering the British Virgin Islands for the sole purpose of work and/or to reside, are reminded of the options for submitting medical certificates. Medical certificates from their place of origin can be presented at the port of entry, to be certified by a local practitioner; or medical examinations can be completed locally by a medical practitioner of choice or by the Immigration Clinic.

A multi-year entry permit will now be granted to eligible individuals effective immediately.

Effective January 1, 2018, persons entering the British Virgin Islands for the purpose of work and to reside, now have the option to either submit medical certificates from their place of origin at the port of entry, as is the current practice, or to undergo medical examinations locally with a medical practitioner of choice.  

The Immigration Department is reminding the public that there are requirements to remain in the Territory while changing jobs or status.

The Immigration Department is advising the public of the entry requirements for persons seeking to work and reside in the Territory.