The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was assented to by Governor Daniel Pruce on Friday, November 1, 2024, introduces important amendments to the Territory's immigration laws.

Travellers from the Virgin Islands who have experienced challenges when using an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) Visa Waiver to enter the United States are asked to report their experience to the Office of the Deputy Governor by Wednesday, 13^th November.

Cabinet, in accordance with section 37 (4) of the Immigration and Passport Act (Revised Edition 2013) has approved the exemption of Guyanese nationals from the list of countries requiring a visa to enter the Territory.

The public is advised that the Civil Registry and Passport Office has resumed regular operations following a delayed reopening as a result of impacts from the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.

The public is advised that the reopening of the Civil Registry and Passport Office today has been delayed until further notice, as teams work to remedy effects caused by the passage of Hurricane Ernesto.

The public is advised that the Civil Registry and Passport Office will be operating with amended hours on Friday, June 28 to facilitate a staff learning and development activity.

Parents wishing to have their children join them in the Virgin Islands during the months of June to August from nationalities requiring visas are advised that they must apply to the Department of Immigration to participate in the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme.

The Department of Immigration is pleased to announce new requirements for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme, designed to facilitate smooth and hassle-free travel for children of parents residing in the Territory during the summer and Christmas vacation months of June to August and December, respectively.

The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024 had its first reading in the House of Assembly.

Officers from the Civil Registry and Passport Office are featured as they held an awareness meeting with the members of the District Six community on April 16.