Application for Virgin Islands VISA

This service is for nationalities requiring a Virgin Islands VISA for entry and/or work purposes.

VISA Requirements for the Virgin Islands

Process

Step 1:  Applicant submits visa applications by emailing bvivisas@gov.vg.

Step 2:  Application is reviewed to verify that all documents have been submitted.

Step 3:   Provided all documents are in order, a request for payment is emailed back to the Applicant or (Applicant is notified of any additional documents or adjustments necessary)

Step 4:   Fee is collected from customer and application is accepted.

Step 5:  Application is forwarded for further assessment and final decision.

Step 6:  Once a decision has been made, the visa is issued and returned by email, if approved or customer is notified of refusal by email.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All visas are subject to approval.  Therefore, travel should not be booked until the visa has been issued.  The Civil Registry and Passport Office is not responsible for monetary loss associated with the booking of travel, prior to the issuance of the visa.

Form(s)

PDF icon british_virgin_islands_visa_application.pdf
PDF icon credit_card_authorization.pdf

Related Fee(s)

$175 USD per VISA (cash, credit {VISA/Mastercard})

(IMPORTANT NOTE: All visas are subject to approval.  Please be advised that this fee is non-refundable irrespective of the decision outcome.)

VISA PAYMENT

​Visa cost: $175.00usd per visa

The following are acceptable forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard)
  • ATH Debit Cards
  • Personal/Business Cheques (Local only)

Applicants have the option of providing payment via credit/debit card, or in person.  Applicants who choose to provide payment via credit/debit card are required to complete, sign and date the department’s Credit/Debit Card Authorization Form.  The form can be downloaded from www.bvi.gov.vg.

The applicant is then required to scan and e-mail the completed Credit/Debit Card Authorization form, along with a coloured copy of the following supporting documents, to bvivisas@gov.vg:

  • Front and back of the credit/debit card
  • Valid government issued photo identification

NOTE: The name and signature on the ID must match the name and signature on the credit card, in order to process payment. 

Applicants choosing to remit payment in person may visit our offices between the hours of 8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m., Monday-Friday.  No appointment is required for this purpose.  Applicants are advised that the processing period of the application, commences only after payment has been cleared.  Further correspondence will be forwarded to the applicant via email, when a decision has been made on application.   Applicants can expect a decision within a week of payment. 

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Our offices are located as follows:

Applicants on Tortola

Civil Registry & Passport Office 1st Floor, Sakal Place  #286 Walter James Francis Drive Wickham's C Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands  VG1110 

Applicants on Virgin Gorda

Civil Registry & Passport Office 2nd Floor, Vanterpool Building Valley Virgin Gorda  VG1150

Supporting Documents

All supporting documents being submitted, inclusive of the photo, must be clear and in focus, legible, and in color. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

PHOTOS

Photos should be taken against a light grey, cream, or white background; and captured within one (1) month of submission.  You should have neutral facial expression (mouth closed, no teeth showing), and your face and ears should not be obstructed by hair or any face coverings, when taking your photo.  Photos must be face front and free of shadows, background objects, glasses/sunglasses, and hats/head coverings (unless required for religious reasons.

DOCUMENTS

  • All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized English translation, and apostilled (legalized) by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relevant home country.
  • All correspondences should be addressed as follows:    

Registrar General

Civil Registry & Passport Office

1st Floor, Sakal Place 

Road Town, Tortola 

Virgin Islands

VG1110

 

  • All employment letters must be on the company’s official letterhead, dated and signed; and must include the employee’s position, monthly/annual salary and start date of employment.
  • All bank references must be on the financial institution’s official letterhead, dated, signed, and bear the stamp or seal of the financial institution.  Bank references must include the holder’s account number with all but the last four (4) digits covered, the type of account, the date that the account was opened, the holder’s current balance, and the average balance for the past six months.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Civil Registry & Passport Office reserves the right to request additional documentation deemed necessary in order to make a decision on any application for a visa.

Method of Applying

By emailing:bvivisas@gov.vg

Turn Around Time

4 weeks (provided all documents are in order) Disclaimer: (Dependent on the volume of applications, processing time may take longer.)

Additional Notes

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • All visas are subject to approval.  Therefore, travel should not be booked until the visa has been issued.  The Civil Registry and Passport Office is not responsible for monetary loss associated with the booking of travel, prior to the issuance of the visa.)
  • Passports must have a validity of six months or more when making an application for a visa.
  • Please be advised that the visa fee is non-refundable irrespective of the decision outcome.

 

 

Department Contact Information

Civil Registry & Passport Office
Civil Registry and Passport Office
First Floor, Sakal Place
#286 Walter James Francis Drive
Wickham's Cay
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Tel: 284 468-3036          
Email: infocris@gov.vg      
 
Virgin Gorda Branch 
Hazel Point Building 
The Valley
Virgin Gorda,
Virgin Islands (British) VG1150
Tel:  284 468-6058
Email:  infocris@gov.vg
Business Hours:

8:30am to 4:30pm
Email Address: