The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is moving to a fully digital work permit renewal system and is asking employers to register on the Labour Management System (LMS) by October 31. 

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is encouraging employers to submit work permit applications at least 10 days prior to the commencement of work during the upcoming Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival. 

The public is notified that effective immediately, the acceptance of new applications for work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion is temporarily suspended.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is reminding employers who apply for work permits, of the annual submission requirement of an authorised signatory list. 

The Department of Immigration will host office hours on Anegada on Friday, March 22, 2024 for the facilitation of extensions of visitors Landing Permits, extensions to Entry Permits for work permit holders and general queries for services provided by the department. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce simplified work permit requirements for specific categories of individuals providing short-term services in the Territory. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that effective immediately, employers, agents, and Human Resources Managers (HRMs) will now be able to collect renewal work permits on behalf of their employees.

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. 

Work permit holders are notified that appointments would be made and sent to their cellular phones and email addresses when their renewals are approved. 

The public is informed that effective immediately; new-approved full-time work permits will be issued a clearance valid for six (6) months instead of the previous three (3) months.