The British Virgin Islands has eliminated the requirement for nationals of visa-restricted countries to obtain a separate eVisa if they already possess a valid Entry Permit in the territory, the Department of Immigration announced on November 11.
The policy takes effect on November 15, 2026. Eligible persons may now enter the BVI without filing an eVisa application, so long as they maintain compliance with their Entry Permit conditions and meet all other immigration and travel rules.
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who oversees Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, framed the decision as fulfilling an earlier pledge. "By removing the separate eVisa requirement for eligible persons who have already received immigration approval, we've made it easier for businesses to access workers and improved the travel experience for many, while maintaining our immigration requirements," he said.
The exemption covers not only Entry Permit holders themselves but also their dependants, provided the principal permit holder remains qualified and both permits stay current. The benefit lapses if a permit expires, is revoked or cancelled, or if a dependant gains independent immigration status.
Individuals who have secured Work Permit approval via an Immigration Clearance Letter but have not yet arrived in the territory or collected their physical Work Permit and Entry Permit are also exempt from the eVisa requirement under this initiative.
Applications already submitted must still proceed to completion, and associated fees remain payable.
Cabinet endorsed the measure on September 30, 2026. Implementation occurred through a Visa Exemption Order published in the gazette on October 29, 2026. The Department of Immigration and the Civil Registry and Passport Office are coordinating on rollout.
Questions may be directed to the Department of Immigration at [email protected] or (284) 468-4705, or to the Civil Registry and Passport Office at [email protected] or (284) 468-3036.
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