Application - Test Fishing Licence

Test fishing operation

Process

Step 1:  Customer submits the application form 21 to the Conservation and Fisheries Department and pays the application fee.  A Government receipt is issued.

Step 2:  A response is sent  from the Department to the customer acknowledging receipt of the application.        

Step 3:  Application is reviewed, a recommendation is made and the Licence is processed if application is approved.

Step 4:  Customer is informed of the availability of the licence and is invited to come in to the MinistryDepartment where the Customer pays the Licence fees due.

Step 5:  A Government receipt is issued to the customer, payment is immediately reflected on account, and the customer collects the Licence.

Related Fee(s)

  Application Fee License Fee
Local:Resident - belonger $25.00 $100.00
Local: Non-resident - belonger $25.00 $200.00
Foreign: Resident - non-belonger $25.00 $200.00
Foreign: Non-resident - non-belonger $100.00 $1,000.00

 

Supporting Documents

Passport or Drivers Licence

Method of Applying

In person or by mail

Turn Around Time

6 – 8 weeks

Additional Notes

  • Licence issued with conditions
     
  • According to Section 73(1) (a) of the Fisheries Act No. 4 of 1997 provisions are made for the Minister after consultation with the Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer to: (a) upon an application made to him in the prescribed form, issue an applicant, without payment of a fee, a licence to conduct Test Fishing operations in the fishery waters.
 

Department Contact Information

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Paraquita Bay,
Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) VG1120

Business Hours:

General Office - Paraquita Bay and Virgin Gorda - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Abattoir - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Airport - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Email Address: doaf@gov.vg, fisheries@gov.vg, vet@gov.vg, plantproduction@gov.vg

General Office (Paraquita Bay) - 1(284) 468-6123/6124
Veterinary Unit  - 1 (284) 468 - 6197
Virgin Gorda Office - 1(284) 468-9263/6506/6507
Airport Office - 1(284) 468-6449