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Travel Advisory July 17, 2023

British virgin islands - level 1: exercise normal precautions.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the British Virgin Islands.

If you decide to travel to the British Virgin Islands:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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• Review the Country Security Report for Barbados, which covers the British Virgin Islands.
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• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. 

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Passports and Visa:  U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport at time of entry. For further information, travelers may contact the BVI Tourist Board at (800) 835-8530 or (212) 563-3117, Fax: (212) 563-2263 or visit the  BVI Tourist Board  online for current entry requirements.

Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to the British Virgin Islands, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the British Virgin Islands. This includes travelers arriving by airplane and by private sea-going vessel. Those traveling to the British Virgin Islands on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document. However, we strongly recommend visitors obtain a passport before travel in case of an unforeseen emergency that requires a cruise passenger to disembark and return by air.

HIV/AIDS:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of the British Virgin Islands.

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction , and  custom information  on our websites.

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Crime:  U.S. citizens are not specifically targeted for crime in the British Virgin Islands. However, crimes of opportunity such as petty larceny, burglary, automobile break-ins; as well as incidents of violent crime, such as murder, sexual assault, robbery, shootings, and drug related crimes do occasionally occur. As you would in any major metropolitan area of the United States, use the below personal security measures while traveling:

• Do not leave valuables unattended in public areas, on beaches, unsecured in hotel rooms, or in rental homes.
• Avoid walking alone, especially at night, on beaches, and in isolated or poorly lit areas.
• Go out in groups or with a companion and restrict nighttime activities to established safe and reputable venues.
• Use only clearly marked taxis and avoid rides with strangers.
• Stick to well-lit and well-traveled routes.
• Avoid displaying flashy jewelry, expensive electronics, and large amounts of cash.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If you see something suspicious or unusual contact local police to report immediately.
• Use added caution when shopping in crowded areas, especially during the holiday season.
• Use added caution when attending crowded events, celebrations, music festivals, etc.
• Do not leave drinks unattended in public venues as this could create a potential vulnerability for the use of “date rape” drugs in furtherance of criminal activity.
• Do not be predictable; vary your daily routes and schedules.
• Do not engage in illegal activity.      
• For boaters: Be wary of unfamiliar persons or crafts approaching your boat, whether at anchor or at sea.

See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information on scams.

Victims of Crime:  Report crimes to the local police at 999 and contact the U.S. Embassy at (246) 227-4000. 

Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas and the  FBI  pages for information on scams.

• help you find appropriate medical care
• assist you in reporting a crime to the police
• contact relatives or friends with your written consent
• explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
• provide a list of local attorneys
• provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the United States
• provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical
• support in cases of destitution
• help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at (246) 227-4000.

Watersports Advisory:  Carefully assess the potential risks of recreational water activities and consider your physical capabilities and skills. Never venture out alone, particularly at isolated beaches or far out to sea. Avoid entering the water above your waist if you have been drinking and always be mindful of jet ski and boat traffic in the area. 

Tourism:  The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, hospitals are able provide urgent medical treatment, though very serious injuries often require medical evacuation. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . 

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Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs or firearms are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the U.S., regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website. 

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Firearms: Firearms entry restrictions may exist for visitors to and foreign residents of the British Virgin Islands. Please contact the  BVI Immigration Department  before you travel. 

Faith-Based Travelers:  See the following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports 
• Human Rights Report  – see country reports 
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in the British Virgin Islands.

See our  LGBTI Travel Information  page and section 6 of our  Human Rights report  for further details

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance:  Access to buildings, pedestrian paths and transportation is extremely difficult for persons with mobility issues. Sidewalks (if they exist) are very uneven and will only occasionally have ramps at intersections. Pedestrian crossings are also very infrequent and can be poorly marked. Buses and taxis do not have special accommodations.

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not apply overseas. Doctors and hospitals will expect immediate cash payment for health services.

Medical facilities in the British Virgin Islands do not meet U.S. standards. There is no hyperbaric chamber in the BVI.

A volunteer organization, Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR), responds 24-hours to medical emergencies at sea or on the outer islands. VISAR transports casualties to the nearest point for transfer to ambulance. Reach VISAR at SOS (767) or call on Marine Channel 16.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. See our webpage for more information on insurance coverage overseas. 

We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation.

If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of  the British Virgin Islands  to ensure the medication is legal in the British Virgin Islands. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.

The British Virgin Islands have reported past or current transmission of the following diseases:

• Chikungunya

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Further health information: 

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Road signs are limited and drivers often fail to yield to pedestrians, even at painted crosswalks.

Speeding and reckless driving are fairly common. Drivers can encounter nighttime drag racing on main thoroughfares and livestock on roads both day and night. Roads in Tortola's interior can be steep and extremely slippery when wet. Travelers planning to drive across the island should consider requesting four-wheel drive vehicles and should ensure that tires and brakes are in good operating condition on any rental vehicle.

Traffic Laws:  Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Seatbelts are required by law and cell phone use while driving is prohibited.

Public Transportation:  Public transportation consists of mini-buses and taxis.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. Visit the website of  the country’s national tourist office  and national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assesses whether local civil aviation authorities are in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel:  Information may be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the  NGA broadcast warnings .

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• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
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• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in the British Virgin Islands .  For additional IPCA-related information, please see  the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA)  report.

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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development is the central Ministry responsible for strategically formulating and administering activities and national policies in areas of tourism, culture, mainstreaming sustainable development, and immigration in accordance with the Government’s national agenda.

It is accountable for oversight and advising the Minister and respective Governments on a comprehensive long-term strategic outlook to enhance the Virgin Islands’ tourism product and administering the policy and legislative framework guiding cultural policy framework and comprehensive immigration reform

The Ministry will seek to preserve and protect the national heritage, culture, and cultural expression of the Virgin Islands people and its diaspora in partnership with community partners in order to facilitate nation building efforts, a stable society and social cohesion.

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Credit cards Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most hotels, shops and larger restaurants; American Express is accepted in some establishments. Smaller establishments do not accept credit cards.

Customs All imports are subject to varying rates of duty. Imports entering the BVI temporarily are not subject to duty.

Dress code Dress code on the islands is casual (shorts & t-shirts) and only the most exclusive restaurants require elegant clothing. The wearing of swimsuits is considered offensive if worn around town or in residential areas. Please cover up.

Driving A valid driving license is required by all those seeking to drive in the British Virgin Islands. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road throughout the islands. Minimum age for hiring a rental car is 25 years.

Drugs The possession, sale, use or distribution of illegal drugs constitutes a criminal offence punishable by law resulting in fines and jail sentences.

Emergency Police, Fire or Ambulance – dial 999; VISAR (Virgin Islands Search & Rescue) dial 999 or ch 16.

Hospital Peebles Hospital, Lower Main Street, Road Town, Tortola. Tel: (284) 494-3497, 24-hr Accident & Emergency Department. Ambulance services with surgical, laboratory and x-ray facilities available.

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Location The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, Latitude 18.25 degrees North and Longitude 64.36 degrees West – approximately 90 miles east of Puerto Rico.

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Passport A valid passport is required to enter the British Virgin Islands with proof of a return or onward ticket. Visitors from some countries may require a visa – if in doubt please check with your nearest BVI Tourist Board.

Population 30,100 (2019)

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Telephone The International Dialling Code for the British Virgin Islands is +1-284 followed by a 7-digit number. Phone calls using credit card is available as well as the purchase of phone cards.

Time Zone Atlantic Standard Time (AST): -4 hours GMT and +1 hour EST.

Tourist Information The BVI Tourist Board is located: 3rd Floor, Eureka Geneva Building Road Town, Tortola Tel: (284) 494-3134 / (284) 494-3866 email: [email protected]

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BVICCHA forms separate Hotel & Tourism Association

BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is undergoing what it described as a “rebranding” of the organisation to provide a greater focus on tourism.

The organisation indicated in a media release yesterday that the BVICCHA has established a tourism arm called the BVI Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIHTA).

In the interim, this new body will be headed by former Tourism Director for the state-owned BVI Tourist Board, Sharon Flax-Brutus. She is will serve as interim President of the BVIHTA.

“The BVIHTA is an organisation that will be laser focused on all things tourism in the BVI. The BVIHTA will join a group of successful hotel and tourism associations around the Caribbean region whose directors have been pivotal in guiding the swift recovery of their tourism product post pandemic,” Flax-Brutus explained.

Chambers of commerce and hotel associations separate in other countries

In offering a further explanation of the move, Chairman of the BVICCHA Shaina Smith-Archer said the time came to reflect on how the BVICCHA could be a more effective and efficient voice of business while meeting the needs of its member companies.

“Across the region, chambers of commerce and hotel associations are separate entities that collaborate for the economic development of their countries and here it would be no different. Locally we work with the existing industry organisations on current advocacy concerns like workforce development and we look forward to accomplishing much more with the BVIHTA,” Smith Archer stated.

BVITHA was conceived last year when the board of directors of the BVICCHA initiated a working group to explore the feasibility of establishing an organisation to represent the tourism sector, which is a main economic pillar of the BVI and the “employer of 65 per cent of the [local] workforce”.

The findings of the group confirmed that the hospitality industry stakeholders were resoundingly in favour of the initiative. A road map for the formation of a hotel and tourism association was produced, presented to the Board of Directors, and subsequently approved in December 2022.

“The official launch of the BVIHTA will be announced shortly with membership drives commencing immediately thereafter. More information about the rebranding of the BVICCHA will be rolled out in the coming weeks to members and the business community,” BVICCHA said in its media release.

Editor’s Note: The BVICCHA is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation that supports the local business community through advocacy on business legislation and regulations, training resources, and networking events. It was formed more than 50 years ago.

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I just asking if the people of the BVI are aware of the damage Andrew did to us because of his arrogant attitude.look how we all relegate.I remember when they terminate her Carvin was ranting that he has something on her but up to now he can’t say what.say what you want she knows her job

they are doing this as hardly any restaurants and bars and even hotels are in the BVICCHA all they want is more money, they hold no sway and are just looking for more cash to pay themselves, they do absolutley nothing for the industry except take money

During this season the number of occupied hotel rooms on land is dwarfed by the number of occupied cabins at sea in the BVI. Remove the cruise ship guests and yacht cabin guests will still exceed hotel room guests.

Perhaps the time has come to inaugurate a BVI Yacht & Tourism Association

This is probably the death of the BVICCHA. When it can’t meet the needs of a significant market segment within its constituents then it can be argued to be suffering from mission drift or not properly staffed at management

The mere fact that there was a need to establish this arm for the BVIHCA shows just how broken and failed the Tourist Board is. For the love of God! Nothing will work here until the system of Public Service is fixed. Make the upper and middle managers accountable for the jobs they are paid to do instead of paying them to park there behinds waiting for pensions. The populace will continue to be dissatisfied and castigating of any political party who has been voted in because even after the COI the people of this country still do not realize that it is the broken, antiquated dysfunctional, horribly managed (by our own people) deeply corrupt systems that is the problem. No party or Minister can fix this without the support and cooperation of the PUBLIC SERVICE.

Probably a significant number of persons were not born when in the earlier days of tourism there was in fact a BVI Hotel and Tourist Association. I don’t know who brilliantly thought that a Chamber of Commerce would work well with a Hotel Association, but it only took about 23 years for them to figure out that it did not. They have never figured out how to work on the issues of business which is separate from Tourism. I’m sure there might be ways for the two entities to collaborate, but it just never happened here. Add in the lack of interest government has shown in tourism, except to throw some money at advertising, and you have a wonderful soup that’s pretty much like cabbage soup for a diet and you end up skinny with no restaurants or hotels involved. Not to mention outside of the skinny nothing significant accomplished to speak of. Other things played into that as well and I saw it coming from the little time I was involved on the BVICCHA board. But everyone involved is well educated so they all knew best. Now they are selling the separation as a new and wonderful thing. This is what happens when people don’t write their history or even want to know what it is. Again, add to that the people of the original HTA are mostly dead. Best of luck for great success to the new entities. By the way I know a Belonger with a Masters in Sustainable Tourism. Maybe she could help?

Why?? This just sounds like brokering a deal for the ex TB person to have her way with her own association. Why could she not work undwr the exisitng BVICCHA? The BVICCHA has died under its current leader and the past two boards. Least the Trini lady that was paid had the culinary program happening and sponsors.

Lets see if either of these actually make something of them selves or continue to just be mouth pieces for their chairs. Currently the marine assoc is equally useless so none of the tourism industry has a usefull advocate for them.

She had called in all her favours to keep that under wraps! While you might say * was this and that he saved her a** from being in Jail for what she did!!!!

When carvin dig a grave he dig two and he big enough to fit in two. Who was demoted from Minister? He was listening to A&*&&w and following him like a SHEEP. SHE IS THE BEST FOR TOURISM

The fact is that the bulk of the tourism product is on the Sister Islands and the BVICCHA does not cTer to the Sister Islands. bvuccha is trust companies e

Your first three sentences hit the nail on the head.

I thought she had been fired from TB? Love these reincarnations.

Are there any hotels or restaurants that are actually members of this organization?

They seem to represent no one but themselves.

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