Statement From The Governor: Flag Tampering At USVI Cyril E. King Airport

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 1:51pm

We are aware of reports of an incident at USVI at the Cyril E King airport this morning.  We are in touch with US Authorities.

Statement By Premier Dr. Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE On The Visa Free Access For China

Thursday, 28 June 2018 - 11:59am

Madame Speaker, there has been a lot of buzz in the Territory over the last few days about my Government’s decision through the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to grant to nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), access to enter and remain in the Virgin Islands as tourists or for business related matters, without the need for a visa.

Immigration Department To Close On March 29

Monday, 19 March 2018 - 4:40pm

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. 

Appointment System Reduces Long Lines At Immigration

Friday, 2 March 2018 - 3:38pm

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.

Appointment System On The Horizon For Immigration Department

Friday, 23 February 2018 - 5:42pm

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

Statement by Honourable D. Orlando Smith on Immigration

Friday, 16 February 2018 - 4:57pm

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

Immigration Administration Unit To Close Early On February 12

Friday, 9 February 2018 - 4:58pm

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

Options Available To Complete Immigration Medical Examinations

Monday, 5 February 2018 - 4:19pm

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.

Immigration Department To Offer Multi-Year Entry Permit

Monday, 8 January 2018 - 4:06pm

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

BVI Government Announces Changes To Immigration Medical Requirements

Thursday, 14 December 2017 - 9:44am

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.  

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