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Eligible entry and work permit holders from visa-restricted countries will be exempt from obtaining a separate eVisa under a Cabinet-approved change intended to take effect on November 15.
The announcement which was made by Government on November 11, follows Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s June 9 State of the Territory Address at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. At the time, he announced plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders within weeks to help businesses recruit staff faster and improve the investment climate.
According to government, eligible travellers must comply with their Entry Permit conditions and other immigration and travel requirements. Exemptions end when permits expire, are cancelled or revoked.
Dependants qualify while both their permits and the principal holder’s eligibility remain valid. Their exemption also ends upon obtaining independent immigration status.
Workers approved through an Immigration Clearance Letter qualify before entering or receiving physical Work and Entry Permits. However, pending visa applications must be completed and applicable fees paid.
“We made a commitment to simplify the immigration process for qualifying entry permit holders,” Government quoted Wheatley as saying.
He said the change supports recruitment and easier travel while retaining immigration requirements.
Immigration and the Civil Registry and Passport Office are coordinating implementation. Cabinet approved the initiative on September 30; the required Visa Exemption Order was gazetted on October 29.
Eligibility enquiries: immigrationinfo@gov.vg, (284) 468-4705; bvivisas@gov.vg, (284) 468-3036.
The announcement which was made by Government on November 11, follows Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s June 9 State of the Territory Address at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. At the time, he announced plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders within weeks to help businesses recruit staff faster and improve the investment climate.
According to government, eligible travellers must comply with their Entry Permit conditions and other immigration and travel requirements. Exemptions end when permits expire, are cancelled or revoked.
Dependants qualify while both their permits and the principal holder’s eligibility remain valid. Their exemption also ends upon obtaining independent immigration status.
Workers approved through an Immigration Clearance Letter qualify before entering or receiving physical Work and Entry Permits. However, pending visa applications must be completed and applicable fees paid.
“We made a commitment to simplify the immigration process for qualifying entry permit holders,” Government quoted Wheatley as saying.
He said the change supports recruitment and easier travel while retaining immigration requirements.
Immigration and the Civil Registry and Passport Office are coordinating implementation. Cabinet approved the initiative on September 30; the required Visa Exemption Order was gazetted on October 29.
Eligibility enquiries: immigrationinfo@gov.vg, (284) 468-4705; bvivisas@gov.vg, (284) 468-3036.
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