🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands · Employer-sponsored work
General Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://bvi.gov.vg/sites/default/files/forms/checklist_of_requirements_-_new_work_permit_application_fillable.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Signed copy of contract between the employer and applicant, where applicable. ... Job Description outlining the full duties of the position. ... Cover letter, duly signed and addressed to the Labour Commissioner, explaining the need for the employee.”
“Cover letter, duly signed and addressed to the Labour Commissioner, explaining the need for the employee. The letter should also state whether there were BVIslander/Belonger applicants, and if so, the reason why none was offered employment. ... Valid trade license (current year). Where the employer is a new company the following documents may be applicable: Memorandum of Association (b) Certificate of Incorporation”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.