Why Social Security? All BVI employees between the ages of 15 and 65 are required to register for social security.  Upon successful registration, a social security card is issued. Social Security is a statutory deduction.  Contributions to social security are done through deduction from your salary.  These contributions are paid on your behalf. Private employees…

The approved work permit collection schedule is as follows: Monday to Wednesday  Work Permit Renewal Thursday New Work Permit Work Permit Exemption Cards Fridays Work Permit Transfer Change of Employer Work Permit Exemption Cards Monday to Friday Temporary Work Permit Approved work permit should be collected at the Labour Deparment cashier's window.  All other related…

Once the work permit is approved, permission can be sought from the Immigration Department for family members to move to the BVI.  The work permit holder will need to present this request in form of letter ensuring to attach relevant supporting documents: marriage certificate birth certificate and passport copies for each dependent evidence of financial support. Children that are over…

Transferring  a work permit is quite similar to renewing one.  In addition to the renewal work permit process, the applicant will need a release letter from their former employer, updated immigration stamp, a letter of resignation (from applicant) and work permit card. The applicant will also need to inform Immigration Department, Virgin Islands Government of the…