The public is advised that the United Kingdom (U.K) Parliament has approved an increase in British (U.K) passport fees, effective 10^th April, 2025.

The Civil Registry and Passport Office would like to inform the public that the United States Virgin Islands is enforcing the six-month passport validity requirement for entry to U.S. Territories and mainland.

Holders of a British Overseas Territory Citizen (BOTC) passport from the Virgin Islands are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when traveling to the United Kingdom (UK).

The public is notified that the Civil Registry and Passport Office will be closed November 28^th from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

 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.