British Virgin Islands

For a non-Belonger offered a specific job by a licensed BVI employer after local recruitment, with suitable qualifications and any required professional approvals.

For a non-Belonger who will work for one BVI employer during recurring short periods within one year.

For a non-Belonger engaged by a BVI employer for one short, continuous period of employment not exceeding three months.

For a non-Belonger working on the person's own behalf through an eligible non-limited business, with a current trade licence, financial and character evidence.

For a work-permit holder married to a BVIslander or Belonger, with proof of the marriage, the spouse's status, local residence and good character.

For a long-term resident with twenty consecutive years in the BVI, limited absences, permanent-residence intent, self-sufficiency, accommodation and good character.

For a work-permit holder who has resided consecutively in the British Virgin Islands for at least fifteen years and can document residence, work, earnings and character.

For a person who attended significant schooling in the British Virgin Islands and seeks exemption from the ordinary work-permit requirement.

For a person entering temporarily for permitted business-visitor activity rather than local employment.

For a temporary visitor whose non-employment purpose is accepted in the official Other Visitor category.

For a person admitted to the British Virgin Islands solely for a temporary tourist visit, with the travel permission and documents required for the person's nationality.