ARRIVING BY SEA
Arriving by Ferry, Boat or Yacht
Ports of entry are located in Road Town and West End on Tortola, Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke and St. Thomas Bay in Virgin Gorda. All vessels entering the territory must clear in with BVI Customs and Immigration immediately upon arrival into the territory.
Customs and Immigration offices are located on Tortola in Road Town and the West End, on Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Gorda Airport, St. Thomas Bay Terminal, and the Owen Harrigan Visitors Centre at Gun Creek and on Jost Van Dyke in Great Harbour.
A valid passport and boat registration papers are required for entry into the BVI. Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. Citizens travelling by sea could be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined to enter or re-enter the United States. Visitors from some countries may also require a visa for entry. (See information below.)
Entry Requirements for the British Virgin Islands
From North America: U.S. citizens travelling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. For Canadian citizens a passport is preferred however you may also use an original birth certificate accompanied by a valid photo ID such as a driver's license.
From Europe: European citizens need a valid passport to enter the British Virgin Islands. However visitors that are residents of certain countries, require a visa in order to enter the BVI. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief Immigration Department, BVI Government at Tel: (284) 494-3471 or 468-3701 ext. 4700.
From the Caribbean: Please note that citizens from some islands may need to obtain a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands. Visitors from these Caribbean islands need to have a visa in order to enter the BVI. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief Immigration Department, BVI Government at Tel: (284) 494-3471 or 468-3701 ext. 4700.