The public is reminded that the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration is still not accepting work permit exemption applications until further notice. 

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is informing employers that effective December 3, new Work Permit applications will no longer require the approval of the Honourable Minister for Labour prior to submission of applications.

The public is notified of the work permit renewal documentation requirements:

The Immigration Department is informing work permit holders that it has extended the waiver of the issuance of extensions to entry permits until December 31, 2020. 

The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan to take effect from September 1.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is Informing the public that With immediate effect, persons on work permit and work exemption holders will not be permitted to enter the British Virgin Islands at this time as the cautious and restricted opening of the Territory’s borders continues. 

The business community is notified that all work permit renewals to be submitted to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development are to be accompanied by the  good standing certifications from the Social Security Board, Inland Revenue Department and National Health Insurance.

Mister Speaker, thank you for permitting me to address this Honourable House to give an update on my statement made in the last sitting as it pertains to Work Permits.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising all businesses that all work permit renewals for submission to the department are to be accompanied by certificates of good standings from the Social Security Board, Inland Revenue Department and National Health Insurance, as well as the certificates of earnings from the Social Security Board and Inland Revenue Department for the applicable employee seeking a renewal of his or her work permit.

Las Islas Vírgenes son conocidas como un crisol de diversas nacionalidades, lo que hace que nuestro Territorio sea verdaderamente diverso.  Un gran porcentaje de las personas que residen en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas son nativos de otros países, y muchos han residido en nuestras hermosas islas durante varios años y lo han convertido en su hogar.