BVI work permit (Labour Code) with Immigration entry permit
Non-Belongers working in the BVI need a work permit from the Department of Labour and Workforce Development under the Labour Code, plus an immigration entry permit from the Department of Immigration. Applications and renewals are made through the Labour Management System (LMS). Since 1 October 2025 the Department of Immigration also charges for work permit cards.
Life in British Virgin Islands
Money
2
Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Tax
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Income tax (national)
social security 4%
Personal income tax is not levied in practice (officially unconfirmed); employees pay payroll tax of 8% of pay above an annual US$10,000 exemption, with employers adding 2% (Class 1) or 6% (Class 2).
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Who it’s for
Foreign workers with a job offer from a BVI employer.
Eligibility
Employer applies
The employer applies on the prescribed form to the Labour Department (Labour Code, section 171); working without a permit is an offence.
Renewals
For renewals on the LMS, you must include four items with your application.
Since 17 August 2026- Existing Immigration Entry Permit Form
- Recent digital photo
- Passport bio page
- Immigration stamp
Official wording
Since 17 August 2026, renewals on the LMS must include the existing Immigration Entry Permit Form, a recent digital photo, the passport bio page and the immigration stamp.
If employment ends
Entry Permit holders who lose their job can apply for a Conditional Permit to remain while seeking a new job.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistWork permit application on the Labour Management System
- FeesWork permit fee
- Steps to applyThe employer advertises and seeks local candidates
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- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to British Virgin Islands
- Visit & tourismBritish Virgin Islands visitor entry, BVI visa and Visa Exemption Programme
- Permanent residenceBVI Residence Status
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- VanuatuEmployment Visa and Short-Term Employment Visa
- SamoaTemporary residence permit for employment
- KosovoTemporary residence and work permit for employment
- South AfricaCritical Skills Work Visa (section 19(4), Immigration Act 13 of 2002)
- ZambiaEmployment Permit
