As of November 15, 2026, nationals of visa-restricted countries holding valid Entry Permits in the Virgin Islands will no longer need to obtain a separate eVisa before travelling to the Territory. Photo: Internet source

The Department of Immigration announced that Cabinet has approved the measure, allowing eligible Entry Permit holders to travel to the Virgin Islands without an eVisa, provided they continue to comply with their Entry Permit conditions. The exemption will cease if an Entry Permit expires, is cancelled, or is revoked. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands

The Department of Immigration announced that Cabinet has approved the measure, allowing eligible Entry Permit holders to travel to the Virgin Islands without an eVisa, provided they continue to comply with their Entry Permit conditions. The exemption will cease if an Entry Permit expires, is cancelled, or is revoked.

According to a press statement, the Department of Immigration and the Civil Registry and Passport Office are working together to implement the new requirements. Even where the eVisa requirement is waived, travellers must still satisfy all other immigration and travel requirements.

Dependents included

The exemption also applies to dependants of qualifying Entry Permit holders who would otherwise be required to obtain an eVisa. Dependants will remain eligible while the principal holder continues to qualify and their own Entry Permits remain valid. A dependant’s exemption will end if the principal holder no longer qualifies, if the dependant’s Entry Permit expires, is cancelled, or is revoked, or if the dependant obtains an independent immigration status.

Work Permit applicants covered

The initiative also covers persons who have received Work Permit approval through an Immigration Clearance Letter but have not yet entered the Territory or received their physical Work Permit and Entry Permit. Such persons will not need to obtain a visa under the new arrangement.

However, individuals whose visa applications are already in progress must still complete those applications and pay any applicable fees.

Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the measure fulfils the Government’s commitment to simplifying immigration processes for qualifying Entry Permit holders.

He said removing the separate eVisa requirement would make it easier for businesses to access workers and improve the travel experience, while maintaining necessary immigration controls.

Cabinet approved the initiative on September 30, 2026. It is being implemented through the required Visa Exemption Order, which was gazetted on October 29, 2026.