BVI to introduce electronic visas

The government of the British Virgin Islands, BVI, has announced plans to introduce electronic visas or e0-visas in an effort to make the British overseas territory more accessible to persons who currently require visas to visit.

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Just last year, the government implemented a visa waiver system for persons in possession of United States and Canada visas.

The administration says the changes are aimed at better facilitating international trade and transactions.

 

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