The Department of Immigration is now accepting applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme for the upcoming Christmas vacation period, 9 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Parents wishing to benefit from the Programme must submit their applications no later than 9 December 2026, or at least two weeks before their child's intended arrival date, whichever comes first.

The Programme is open to children 17 years old and younger who are enrolled in a primary or secondary school in their home country.

The requirements are as follows:

• A written request from the residing parent for their child's entry;
• Proposed travel itinerary (with a departure date no later 3 January 2027);
• Child’s birth certificate;
• Copy of child’s passport bio page;
• Copy of parent(s) residing in the Territory passport bio page;
• Copy of parent(s) immigration entry permit;
• Accommodation verification, such as a lease and a letter from the landlord, stating the number of rooms in the apartment and identifying all persons residing at the property. Multi-family households must also be noted; and
• An official letter from the school the child currently attends, indicating closure and re-opening dates.

Applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme can be submitted via email to immigrationinfo@gov.vg or in person at the Department of Immigration Headquarters no later than 9 December 2026, or at least two weeks before their child's intended arrival date, whichever comes first.

For any inquiries or further information regarding the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme, individuals can contact the Department of Immigration via telephone at 468-4705 or via email at immigrationinfo@gov.vg.