Step 1: Read the Note to Applicants which includes important details and instructions.

Step 2: Complete the Application for Long-term Commericial Use of Beaches (available as a fillable PDF or hard copy form from the Ministry) and submit to the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change via email (menrccnrl@gov.vg) or by hand. 

Step 3: Applicant gets confirmation of receipt of their application and a response to their application. Applications are typically processed within six (6) weeks of receipt. 

Step 4: Successful applicants receive a Conditional Letter of Approval. 

 Step 5: Successful applicants use the Conditional Letter of Approval to apply for a Trade Licence to operate at the specified beach/beaches and obtain any other required permissions/permits/licences, such as a liquor licence. 

Step 6: Applicant submits their Trade Licencse and all other required permissions/permits/licences to the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and receives final approval by issuance of a Beach Use Permit. The Permit will indicate all conditions attached to the approved beach use. 

Step 7: Applicant can commence use of the beach in accordance with the conditions of their Permit.