1. To obtain a local fishing license, the applicant has to approach the Department Of Conservation And Fisheries.
2. The applicant submits the application forms 1 and 4 as a package to the Conservation and Fisheries Department along with the application fee as issued.
3. The Department issues a Government receipt. After reviewing the Application, a recommendation is made and the licence is processed along with the Certification of Registration of a Local Fishing vessel form.
4. The applicant is informed of the availability of the licence and the amount of the Licence fee.
5. The applicant pays the license fee and collects the licence.
   
   

Department Of Conservation And Fisheries

P.O. Box 3323

Road Town, Tortola

Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Email Address: cfd@gov.vg

Telephone:1(284) 468-2700

Fax:1(284) 468-2781

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cashier  : 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

On-line Contact Form : Contact Form

Physical Map Location : Location Map

• Passport or Drivers Licence for crew including the owner of the vessel, Costal Craft Licence and Certificate of Inspection.
• In addition to the above requirements, if the vessel is a local commercial, the owner is required to submit a Log book of his/ her catches for the previous year.
• If the vessel is foreign ID for crew, Certificate of Document or Certificate of Boat Registration.

Department Of Conservation And Fisheries
P.O. Box 3323
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Email Address: cfd@gov.vg
Telephone:1(284) 468-2700
Fax:1(284) 468-2781
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cashier  : 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On-line Contact Form : Contact Form
Physical Map Location : Location Map

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