Residence Status (Certificate of Residence)
Residence Status (Certificate of Residence) is a residence route in British Virgin Islands (Muu). 10 consecutive years of ordinary residence, ≤90 days abroad per year, good character, integration; Immigration Board review and Cabinet decision (quotas, points system planned). US$250 application fee + status fee set on approval. Belonger Status after further ~10 yrs.
Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 275 days a year in the country to keep it. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 20 years.
How holders are taxed
No income or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on local work.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Luokka | Muu |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | — |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 200 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | 275 |
| PR | 10 |
| Kansalaisuus | 20 |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | Long-term lawful residents |
| Verot | No income or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on local work. |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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