Application For New Work Permit: Checklist of Requirements
Application For New Work Permit: Checklist of Requirements
Application For New Work Permit: Checklist of Requirements
This list is a summary of general requirements for ALL applicants. The Labour Department reserves
the right to request additional information or documentation as deemed fit.
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
Original application form duly completed, signed and dated by employee and employer. Please
do not leave any question blank. If a question does not apply to you, insert "not applicable" or
"n/a" in the space provided. Applications printed double sided on cardstock or coloured paper,
with blank spaces, and/or without original employee and employer signatures will not be
accepted. The name of the employer listed on the application must coincide with the company
name listed on the trade license. The First Schedule of the application should be submitted in
triplicate and the Second Schedule in duplicate.
How May I Contact You page. Please do not leave any question blank. If a question does not
apply to you, insert "not applicable" or "n/a" in the space provided.
Where the employer is a company, a stamp or seal must be printed on the application along with
the signature of the manager or a representative, indicating the designation of the signatory.
Full page of two newspaper or reputable online advertisements published consecutively for two
(2) weeks, with visible dates. Advertisements must list, the company name, the title of the
position and other pertinent information as stated on the application. Published advertisements
are valid up to 6 months.
Cover letter duly signed and addressed to the Labour Commissioner, explaining the need for the
employee. The letter should also state whether there were BVIslander/Belonger applicants, and
if so, the reason why none was offered employment. Copy of letter to each unsuccessful
BVIslander/Belonger applicant, and each respective résumé should also be submitted.
Two (2) passport size photographs of the applicant. The photographs must be in colour and
taken within the past 12 months. Dimensions of photographs should be between 45mm by
35mm (1.77 inches by 1.38 inches) and 63mm by 50mm (2.5 inches by 2 inches).
Signed copy of contract between the employer and applicant, where applicable.
Change of status letter from the Immigration Department granting permission to applicant to
seek employment in the territory. (Required from applicants in the territory only).
Where the employer recently purchased the business and the employees are continuing
employment, evidence must be provided, to the satisfaction of the Labour Commissioner, to
show that the matter of the employees’ severance payment has been settled.
EMPLOYER
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EMPLOYEE
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I, .................................................................... of .....................................................
hereby make application for work permit under the provision of the Work Permits Division
…………………………………………………
Signature of Applicant
SECOND SCHEDULE
The particulars stated below are true and correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief: -
(a) Nature of employment offered .....................................................................
(b) Nature of my / our business, trade, profession or occupation ......................
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(c) Rate of pay and conditions of employment offered ......................................
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(d) Was vacancy advertised locally? (give details) ...........................................
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Signature
(If a company, stamp and signature of Director)
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION
UNDER SECTION F5 OF THE WORK PERMITS DIVISION
OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS LABOUR CODE ORDINANCE, CAP. 293
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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8. Estimated value of benefits, if any .......................................................................................
9. Marital Status ......................................................................................................................
10. Name of wife / husband ......................................................................................................
11. Nationality of wife / husband ...............................................................................................
12. Present address of wife / husband ......................................................................................
13. Number of children ..............................................................................................................
14. Age of each child .................................................................................................................
15. Present address of each child .............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
16. If family is not in the territory, will family follow ....................................................................
………………………………………………………………………..
Signature of Employee
………………………………………………………………………..
Signature of Employer
(If company, please affix stamp or seal in addition to signature of Director)
NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS
You are required by section C5 of the Labour Code, to furnish your employee with a ‘Statement of Employee’s working Conditions’.
Please submit a copy of that statement with your application. You may use the attached form as a guide.
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION
UNDER SECTION F5 OF THE WORK PERMITS DIVISION
OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS LABOUR CODE ORDINANCE, CAP. 293
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
AND STATEMENT OF WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee’s Name ..........................................................................................................................
Dear ...............................................................................................................................................
b. (i) Number of days of work per week ……………. number of hours of work:
Per week ………….…. Regular ………….…. Overtime ………….….
(ii) Required to work public holidays: Yes No
(iii) Lunch break (please indicate duration and approximate time): ………………
Other breaks (please indicate type and duration) ……………………………...
c. (i) A. Regular rate of Pay …………….. (per hour) (per week) (per month)
B. Overtime Rate of Pay …………... (per hour) (per week) (per month)
……………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………...
Signature of Employee Date
……………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………...
Signature of Employer Date
(If company, please affix stamp or seal in addition to
Signature of Director)