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Department of Labour & Workforce Development to handle Executive Work Permit

With immediate effect, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development will be exclusively responsible for processing Executive Work Permit applications. Photo: VINO/File
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Photo: GIS
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

With immediate effect, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development will be exclusively responsible for processing Executive Work Permit applications.

According to a press release from Government Information Services (GIS) on May 26, 2023, all applications should be submitted to the Processing Unit located on the First Floor of the Ashley Ritter Building in Road Town.

It said, upon submission of the required documentation, as outlined in the checklists for New and Renewal Work Permit Applications, the Department will process the applications within 14 working days.

Appointments can be made online at www.bvips.org or by contacting the Public Service Customer Service Care Centre via telephone at 468-3701.

What is Executive Work Permit programme?

The Executive Work Permit programme, introduced in 2018, was specifically designed for individuals earning at least $100,000 annually. However, due to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the eligibility requirements were temporarily broadened to encompass all employees in the Financial Services Sector, irrespective of their salary. With the subsiding of pandemic effects, the Department will return to the initial eligibility criteria. Please note that the processing fees remain at $150 and the application fees remain at $50.

Applicants who do not meet the $100,000 salary threshold but require expedited processing within the 14-day timeframe due to urgent and unforeseen circumstances, can avail themselves of the Expedited Work Permit Process (EWPP) at the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Each case will be individually assessed, and the processing and application fees for this expedited service remain at $150 and $50, respectively.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development said it is dedicated to promoting an efficient labour market as part of its mandate to foster a thriving, equitable, and well-regulated labour environment.

12 Responses to “Department of Labour & Workforce Development to handle Executive Work Permit”

  • Guest (26/05/2023, 11:23) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    I wonder which trust companies/manager pulling strings???
  • Rubber Duck (26/05/2023, 11:40) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is regressive step not a step in the right direction. WTF!
  • SEE AH TELL AYO (26/05/2023, 11:53) Like (17) Dislike (9) Reply
    SHE LOOKING OUT FOR HER BIG SHOT FRIENDS
  • Just Checking (26/05/2023, 12:48) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are they handling an executive understudy programme also?
  • Ku Klux Klan (26/05/2023, 12:54) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    executive privilege and small craft please remain in port
  • 2 common sense (26/05/2023, 12:56) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    If someone earns in excess of $100K annually, then that person should be able to easily afford much more than $150 executive processing fee, which by what I’m reading is the same fee charged to someone making minimum wage but needs expedited services due to an emergency. It only makes sense to raise the executive fee to atlease $500. They will pay if they want it, they certainly can afford it. A person earning 100K and a a person earning 12K should not be paying the same fee for the same service. Just my 2 common sense
    • No Common Sense (26/05/2023, 14:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      The work permit fees will be much higher already - up to $10k per annum. The point is for executive level staff, not to leave them waiting around while they could be earning money for the business and Territory.
  • Youth (26/05/2023, 13:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a good business move.
  • smh (26/05/2023, 13:16) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you guys would read properly you would see that this is something that has been going on from 2018. This is not a new process taking place. Same process new government. SMH.
  • fiona (26/05/2023, 13:24) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is not reading right.
  • god is good (26/05/2023, 16:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Now whats of me, i applied for belongership over 2years. Nothing for me. Will imigration issues be in the pictire also


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