The Civil Registry and Passport Office wishes to advise the public that pursuant to the passage of the Registration and Births and Deaths Act, 2021, there will be an increase in fees commencing January 3, 2023. 

The public is advised that the Civil Registry and Passport Office on Tortola will be closed on Friday, December 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and resume operations thereafter. 

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. recently paid courtesy visits to the Departments within the Governor’s Group. In visiting the Civil Registry and Passport Office,

Today, we collectively express our deepest sympathies and regret on the passing of the Registrar General of the Civil Registry and Passport Office, Mrs. Stephanie Benn.

The Civil Registry and Passport Office will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Thirty one (31) persons recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty last week to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands.

The Civil Registry and Passport Office regrets to inform its customers that they may experience extended visa processing times from 2 weeks to approximately 4 weeks. 

The Civil Registry and Passport Office will be closed for in-person business on Friday, April 22 to facilitate the department's annual learning and development programme.