British Virgin Islands Permanent Residence Status after Twenty Years

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

• ✓Absence Days Calendar Year MaxThe applicant may be absent for only ninety days in a calendar year, except for further education or illness.
• ✓Character and securityThe current guidance evaluates good character, law-abiding conduct, cultural integration, community participation and financial responsibility.
• ✓Consecutive Residence Years MinThe applicant must have resided consecutively in the Virgin Islands for twenty years before the application can be considered.
• ✓Medical screeningUpon approval, a medical certificate in the prescribed form is required.
• ✓Permanent Residence Intent RequiredThe application must state the applicant's intention to reside permanently in the Territory.
• ✓Police Character Certificates RequiredTwo police certificates of character are required from the country of birth and the country of residence on arrival.
• ✓Self Sufficiency Evidence RequiredBank statements, social-security proof or related evidence must substantiate self-sufficiency.
• ✓Education Or Illness Absence ExceptionAbsence beyond the ordinary limit may be accepted where it results from further education or illness.

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

• ✓AccommodationEvidence of prearranged accommodation is required.

• ✓Board And Cabinet Decision RequiredThe application is reviewed by Immigration, the Board of Immigration and Cabinet.
• ✓Eligibility summaryAn applicant for permanent residence must reside in the Virgin Islands consecutively for a period of 20 years before application can be considered.
• ✓Official source basisAn applicant for permanent residence must reside in the Virgin Islands consecutively for a period of 20 years before application can be considered.
• ✓Report summaryAn applicant for permanent residence must reside in the Virgin Islands consecutively for a period of 20 years before application can be considered.