Civil Registry & Passport Office

The Civil Registry and Passport Office, established in 2005 as a department within the Governor's Group, is headed by a Registrar-General. The Civil Registry is located on the First Floor, Sakal Place, #286 Walter James Francis Drive, Wickham's Cay; while the Passport Office is situated on the 1st Floor in the Central Administration Building on Wickham's Cay. The mandate of the Department is two-fold:

1. To create and manage the civil records of residents in the Territory of the Virgin Islands under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Cap. 276), the Marriage Act (Cap. 292), the Adoption of Children Act, (Cap. 269) and to a lesser degree the Legitimacy Act (Cap. 271).

2. To manage passports and nationality matters in the Territory of the Virgin Islands under the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007; The British Nationality Act, 1981 and The Immigration and Passport Act (Cap. 130).

These vital records, which date back to 1859, are essential for the protection of individual rights. In addition, the information from these records is of great value to the people of the Virgin Islands and other agencies. You may need certified copies of these records to get the following:
• Passports
• Insurance
• Employment
• School entrance
• Proof of citizenship
• Bank transactions

Ordering certificates of vital Events recorded in the Virgin Islands
You may order records through the Civil Registry website www.crisvi.gov.vg at your convenience by submitting an on-line application.

What's Happening Within Our Department?

British Passport Fee Increase	9 Apr 2025 - 3:34pm
U.S. Six-Month Passport Validity Requirement for Travel	26 Mar 2025 - 11:15am
ETA Not Required when Traveling to the UK with VI Passport	9 Jan 2025 - 4:29pm
Limited Services at Civil Registry and Passport Office Tomorrow	27 Nov 2024 - 1:52pm
Civil Registry And Passport Office Resumes Regular Services	16 Aug 2024 - 1:57pm
Delayed Opening at Civil Registry and Passport Office	15 Aug 2024 - 10:36am
Amended Hours On June 28 At Civil Registry And Passport Office	25 Jun 2024 - 9:47am
Immigration And Passport (Amendment) Act Receives First Reading	10 May 2024 - 8:34am
Public Encouraged To Renew Passports And Travel Documents	15 Apr 2024 - 11:56am
Civil Registry And Passport Office Nationality Fees Revised	20 Mar 2024 - 4:44pm

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Employment Opportunities Within The Department

	Closing Date
Senior Executive Officer Senior Executive Officer Responsibilities 1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department through administrative and/or secretarial support and the supervision of assigned staff. 2. Provide professional frontline service to clients. 3. Schedule and attend meetings, record and report minutes as required. 4. Draft, type and proof-read various documents ensuring accuracy. 5. Administer and maintain systems and records ensuring the security of data. 6. Assist/Provide research support as required. 7. Prepare reports relevant to the assigned area. 8. Ensure the Records Management Section runs efficiently by: a. Ensuring that records are accurately managed and, organised, including the purging of files and retrieval of documents. b.Updating and maintaining information on computer systems, databases, spreadsheets and in archives. c. Assisting the Civil Registration Unit with the inspection application for church buildings registration d. Preparing work plans for the section in consultation with the Registrar General. e. Preparing reports relevant to the assigned unit. 9. Complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills. 10. Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department. Skills and Competencies • Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field • Three (3) years working experience in a related area • Typing speed 45-55 wpm • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills • Sound oral and written communication skills • Sound supervisory skills • Ability to work under pressure • Manage time to meet personal objectives • Gain the trust and support of your manager • Contribute to the effective use of resources • Manage self to set an example • Maintain work activities to meet requirements including quality • Inform and advise others Closing Date: 21 April 2025 Download file Apply Here	21 April 2025

Closing Date

Senior Executive Officer

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department through administrative and/or secretarial support and the supervision of assigned staff.

2. Provide professional frontline service to clients.

3. Schedule and attend meetings, record and report minutes as required.

4. Draft, type and proof-read various documents ensuring accuracy.

5. Administer and maintain systems and records ensuring the security of data.

6. Assist/Provide research support as required.

7. Prepare reports relevant to the assigned area.

8. Ensure the Records Management Section runs efficiently by:

a. Ensuring that records are accurately managed and, organised, including the purging of files and retrieval of documents.

b.Updating and maintaining information on computer systems, databases, spreadsheets and in archives.

c. Assisting the Civil Registration Unit with the inspection application for church buildings registration

d. Preparing work plans for the section in consultation with the Registrar General.

e. Preparing reports relevant to the assigned unit.

9. Complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

10. Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Skills and Competencies

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field

• Three (3) years working experience in a related area

• Typing speed 45-55 wpm

• Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures

• Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications

• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills

• Sound oral and written communication skills

• Sound supervisory skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Manage time to meet personal objectives

• Gain the trust and support of your manager