BVI support services in 2025

Healy Consultants will be happy to assist our Clients apply for work permits in the BVI. Our services include the preparation and filing of a quality work permit application. Below are the steps required to apply for a work permit in BVI:

• Work permit

  • To apply for a BVI work permit the applicants need to complete a comprehensive application form which can be accessed (here).
  • The forms are submitted to the BVI Labour Department.
  • Government fees are charged depending on the Employee’s salary.
  • Securing a BVI work permit requires the following supporting documentation:
    • One passport sized photograph (copy of photo & signature page).
    • Two passport sized photos.
    • Cover letter signed by the employer, formally requesting a work permit for the employee.
    • Detailed job description of the employee.
    • Valid trade licence.
    • Full page of two Newspaper Advertisements (run consecutively for two weeks with visible dates)
    • Letter stating whether there were BVIslanders/Belonger applicants and if so, the reason why they were not employed.
    • Copies of the applicant’s Diploma(s), Resume, Degree(s) and/or Qualification(s)
    • Letter from Immigration confirming status in territory (applies to applicant in the territory).
  • The application must be submitted in person and has a turn around time of at least 30 days after submission of all documents.