BVI Visa Exemption Programme Officially Starts On September 1

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 - 3:47pm

The public is reminded that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Visa Exemption Programme will go into effect from Thursday, September 1.

Geraldine Ritter-Freeman To Act As Chief Immigration Officer

Monday, 22 August 2016 - 11:02am

Mrs. Geraldine Ritter-Freeman has been appointed to act as Chief Immigration Officer for a period of one year.

BVI Visa Exemption Programme Takes Effect On September 1

Monday, 15 August 2016 - 4:00pm

The public is reminded that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Visa Exemption Programme takes effect on Thursday, September 1.

Immigration Regulations Changes Take Effect September 1

Monday, 15 August 2016 - 3:33pm

Persons who have been working in the Territory for five years and are changing employers will no longer be required to leave the Territory during the transitioning process.

Temporary Closure Of Immigration Department

Thursday, 4 August 2016 - 12:56pm

The Immigration Department is advising the public that the office is temporarily closed until 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, August 4. 

TV Programme Discusses Changes To The Immigration And Passport Act (Cap. 130)

Monday, 23 May 2016 - 1:30pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting the public to tune in to JTV Channel 55 on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Immigration Department Processing Unit Closed On May 23

Monday, 23 May 2016 - 11:15am

The public is notified that the Immigration Department’sProcessing Unit in Road Town is closed today, Monday, May 23.

 

Embrace Your New Nationality As You Commit Yourself Loyally To New Ties

Thursday, 5 May 2016 - 12:45pm

It is a great pleasure for me, as your Governor, to hand over Certificates of Naturalisation to a total of 52 people who have made their homes here in the Virgin Islands.  Today is your day, marking a key milestone in your quest for British Citizenship.  Many of you will have harboured this ambition for years.  I hope and imagine that all of you are feeling a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in attaining this citizenship status, conferring as it does the right to carry a BVI passport and to apply for a full British passport.

Changes Introduced To Immigration And Passport Ordinance (CAP.130)

Monday, 25 April 2016 - 3:30pm

Persons who have been working in the Territory for five years or more and are changing employers, will no longer be required to leave the Territory during the transition process. 

Public Invited To View Interview On New Entry Form

Thursday, 7 April 2016 - 5:15pm

The public is invited to view an interview with Acting Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn on the introduction of the new Immigration and Customs form.

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