Visas & Travel Application : Anguilla

Organization : Government of Anguilla
Type of Facility : Visas & Travel Application
Country: Anguilla

Website : http://www.gov.ai/visas_travel.php

Visas & Travel Application :

Processing of Visa Applications:
Persons needing visas to enter Anguilla are expected to apply at the nearest British Embassy or High Commission Office prior to travel.

Related : Anguilla Apply For Work Permit : www.statusin.org/10160.html

For further information on Visa requirements please visit UKvisas website.

Visas are issued in Anguilla to non-Anguillian/Belongers who are working in Anguilla and would require a visa to re-enter when they travel.

The fees for Anguilla Entry Clearance visas are:
** For single entry visas EC$200.00
** For multiple visas EC$500.00

Travel Permits:
Temporary travel permits are issued to Anguillians/Belongers needing an emergency travel document in lieu of a passport. (Persons are encouraged to be in possession of a passport.)
** Applicants must submit two photographs along with a birth certificate and a EC$2.00 stamp.
** The permit is valid for travel within the Caribbean and for re-entry into Anguilla.
** There is a processing fee of EC$50.00
** Application form for Travel Permit

Certificate of Identity:
This temporary travel document is issued to non-Anguillians/Belongers needing an emergency travel document in lieu of a passport. This document in no way affects the national status of the holder.
** Applicants must submit two photographs along with a birth certificate.
** There is a processing fee of EC$50.00

Visa Requirements:
For a list of countries requiring visas to enter Anguilla view the visa requirements list. Persons already in possession of a UK visa are not required to apply for a visa to enter Anguilla. Persons traveling on Diplomatic Passports are exempted from having a UK Visa to enter Anguilla.

To locate the UK Visa VAF8A or VAF forms or for additional information visit the UK Border Agency Website – Visas & Immigration page.

NB: The processing period for documents in Anguilla is 4 – 7 days.

Belonger Status :
Processing Of Belonger Status Applications :
** Persons must complete and submit an application for Belonger Status. Application forms can be collected at the Immigration Main Office or downloaded our forms page.

There are three ways in which belonger status may be obtained detailed below :
** by Virtue of Parents being born in Anguilla or Belongers of Anguilla
** by Virtue Of Marriage For Five (5) Years To An Anguillian / Belonger Of Anguilla
** by Virtue Of Marriage For Three (3) Years To An Anguillian / Belonger Of Anguilla
** by Fifteen (15) Years Of Residence In Anguilla

Documents Required For The Determination Of Belonger Status By Virtue Of Parent(S) Being Born In Anguilla Or Belongers Of Anguilla :
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Original and photocopies of the relevant documents, with English translation where applicable
** Birth Certificate of applicant (please ensure that father’s name is included)
** Mother’s / Father’s birth certificate
** Marriage Certificate (if parents were married at the time of birth)
** Belonger Certificate
** Treasury receipt for the sum of EC one hundred and fifty dollars (EC$150.00 non-refundable) evidencing payment of the processing fee.

NB: Section B of the application form must be completed

Documents Required For The Determination For Belonger Status By Virtue Of Marriage For Five (5) Years To An Anguillian / Belonger Of Anguilla :
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Original and photocopies of the relevant documents, with English translation where applicable.

** Birth Certificate
** Marriage Certificate
** Spouse’s Birth Certificate / Naturalization Certificate / Copy of Anguillian passport/ Copy of Belonger certificate

Documents Required For The Determination For Belonger Status By Virtue Of Marriage For Three (3) Years To An Anguillian / Belonger Of Anguilla :
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Original and photocopies of the relevant documents, with English translation where applicable
** Birth certificate
** Marriage Certificate
** Spouse’s Birth Certificate / Naturalization Certificate / Copy of Anguillian Passport / Copy of Belonger Certificate

** Police Certificate of Character
** Health Certificate
** Treasury receipt for the sum of EC one hundred and fifty dollars (EC$150.00 non-refundable) evidencing payment of the processing fee.

Documents Required For The Grant Of Belonger Status By Fifteen (15) Years Of Residence In Anguilla :
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Original and photocopies of the relevant documents, with English translation where applicable
** Two (2) passport size photographs
** Original and photocopies of the relevant documents, with English translation where Applicable
** Birth Certificate
** Police Certificate
** Health Certificate

** Sworn Affidavit from a Notary Public stating the average time spent in Anguilla for each year within the 15 years period.
** Old passports, work permit, etc..,
** Affidavits from two (2) Anguillians of good repute, who have known the applicant residing in Anguilla for the period claimed.

** Details of business association (eg. Company details, including financial statements, audited company accounts and details of ownership and source of investment funds)
** Treasury receipt for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars (EC$150.00 non-refundable) evidencing payment of the processing fee.