Hotel Aid

Hotel Aid is governed by the Hotel Aid Ordinance (Cap 290) and the Hotel Aid (Amendment) Act, 2005. Properties used to accommodate short stay guests as a business and comprising of three or more bedrooms may be eligible for Hotel Aid.

Process

Step 1: Submit a completed application form along with a self-explanatory cover letter and required documents. (to the Premier’s Office)

Step 2: The application is reviewed and acknowledged.

Step 3: The application is processed to other governmental agencies for comments/approval.

Step 4: If approved or denied, the applicant will be informed.

Step 5: Once approved, the applicant can import the designated items duty free.

Form(s)

PDF icon hotel_aid_ordinance_application_for_licence_fillable.pdf
PDF icon hotel_aid_application_checklist_fillable.pdf
PDF icon sample_hotel_aid_list_fillable.pdf
PDF icon hotel_aid_list_format_filllable.pdf

Supporting Documents

  • Approved Developmental Plan
  • Business Plan
  • Valid Trade License(s)
  • Certificate of Good Standing (IRD & SSB)
  • Certificate of Incorporation (where applicable)
  • Lists of Items to be imported.

Method of Applying

On-line, In Person

Turn Around Time

Varies (on the level of consultation with other governmental agencies)
 

Department Contact Information

Premier's Office

33 Admin Drive
Third Floor 
Central Administration Complex
East Wing 
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British)

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday  
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: premier@gov.vg

Telephone: 1(284) 468-2152
​Fax: 1(284) 468-3294