Paraquita Bay,
Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) VG1120
Processing of Annual Local Fishing Licence
Process
Step 1: Customer submits the application forms 1 and 4 as a package to the Conservation and Fisheries Department along with the application fee as issued
Step 2: The Department issues a Government receipt. After reviewing the Application, a recommendation is made and the licence is processed along with the Certification of Registration of a Local Fishing vessel form.
Step 3: Customer is informed of the availability of the licence and the amount of the Licence fee.
Step 4: Customer pays the license fee and collects the licence.
Supporting Documents
- Passport or Drivers Licence for crew including the owner of the vessel, Costal Craft Licence and Certificate of Inspection.
- In addition to the above requirements, if the vessel is a local commercial, the owner is required to submit a Log book of his/ her catches for the previous year.
- If the vessel is foreign ID for crew, Certificate of Document or Certificate of Boat Registration.
Turn Around Time
2 weeks
Additional Notes
Licence issued with conditions
Department Contact Information
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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