US Virgin Islands Travel Guide

Language

English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and some French are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing cash at ATMs. Travelers checks are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign exchange bureau are available to exchange other currencies, but it is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not exchange foreign currency.

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Time

GMT -4.

Electricity

120 volts, 60Hz. Two-flat-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international country code for the US Virgin Islands is +1 340 and the code for dialing out internationally is 011 (followed by the relevant country code, for example 01144 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. The AT & T Wireless GSM mobile network covers the islands. Internet cafes are available in the main resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to the Virgin Islands who are residents of the USA follow the same regulations that apply to the United States. Travelers over 21 years are allowed 1 US quart of alcoholic beverages; and perfumes, lotions and other goods for personal use. Travelers who are non-residents do not have to pay duty on the following items: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2kg tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these. Gifts and alcohol brought into the Virgin Islands by non-residents are not exempt from duty.

Tourist Office

US Virgin Islands Tourist Office, St Thomas: +1 340 774 8784 or www.usvitourism.vi

Embassies in US Virgin Islands

• British Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 588 6500.
• Canadian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 682 1740.
• Australian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 797 3000.
• South African Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 232 4400.
• Irish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 3939
• New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 4800.

US Virgin Islands Embassies Abroad

• United States Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7499 9000.
• United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 238 5335.
• United States Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6214 5600.
• United States Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 4000.
• United States Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +354 (0)1 668 8777.
• United States Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 462 6000.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911

Language

English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and some French are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing cash at ATMs. Travelers checks are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign exchange bureau are available to exchange other currencies, but it is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not exchange foreign currency.

1.0000

Time

GMT -4.

Electricity

120 volts, 60Hz. Two-flat-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international country code for the US Virgin Islands is +1 340 and the code for dialing out internationally is 011 (followed by the relevant country code, for example 01144 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. The AT & T Wireless GSM mobile network covers the islands. Internet cafes are available in the main resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to the Virgin Islands who are residents of the USA follow the same regulations that apply to the United States. Travelers over 21 years are allowed 1 US quart of alcoholic beverages; and perfumes, lotions and other goods for personal use. Travelers who are non-residents do not have to pay duty on the following items: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2kg tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these. Gifts and alcohol brought into the Virgin Islands by non-residents are not exempt from duty.

Tourist Office

US Virgin Islands Tourist Office, St Thomas: +1 340 774 8784 or www.usvitourism.vi

Embassies in US Virgin Islands

• British Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 588 6500.
• Canadian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 682 1740.
• Australian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 797 3000.
• South African Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 232 4400.
• Irish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 3939
• New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 4800.

US Virgin Islands Embassies Abroad

• United States Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7499 9000.
• United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 238 5335.
• United States Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6214 5600.
• United States Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 4000.
• United States Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +354 (0)1 668 8777.
• United States Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 462 6000.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911

Language

English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and some French are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing cash at ATMs. Travelers checks are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign exchange bureau are available to exchange other currencies, but it is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not exchange foreign currency.

1.0000

Time

GMT -4.

Electricity

120 volts, 60Hz. Two-flat-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international country code for the US Virgin Islands is +1 340 and the code for dialing out internationally is 011 (followed by the relevant country code, for example 01144 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. The AT & T Wireless GSM mobile network covers the islands. Internet cafes are available in the main resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to the Virgin Islands who are residents of the USA follow the same regulations that apply to the United States. Travelers over 21 years are allowed 1 US quart of alcoholic beverages; and perfumes, lotions and other goods for personal use. Travelers who are non-residents do not have to pay duty on the following items: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2kg tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these. Gifts and alcohol brought into the Virgin Islands by non-residents are not exempt from duty.

Tourist Office

US Virgin Islands Tourist Office, St Thomas: +1 340 774 8784 or www.usvitourism.vi

Embassies in US Virgin Islands

• British Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 588 6500.
• Canadian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 682 1740.
• Australian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 797 3000.
• South African Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 232 4400.
• Irish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 3939
• New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 4800.

US Virgin Islands Embassies Abroad

• United States Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7499 9000.
• United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 238 5335.
• United States Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6214 5600.
• United States Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 4000.
• United States Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +354 (0)1 668 8777.
• United States Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 462 6000.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911

Language

English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and some French are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing cash at ATMs. Travelers checks are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign exchange bureau are available to exchange other currencies, but it is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not exchange foreign currency.

1.0000

Time

GMT -4.

Electricity

120 volts, 60Hz. Two-flat-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international country code for the US Virgin Islands is +1 340 and the code for dialing out internationally is 011 (followed by the relevant country code, for example 01144 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not required. The AT & T Wireless GSM mobile network covers the islands. Internet cafes are available in the main resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to the Virgin Islands who are residents of the USA follow the same regulations that apply to the United States. Travelers over 21 years are allowed 1 US quart of alcoholic beverages; and perfumes, lotions and other goods for personal use. Travelers who are non-residents do not have to pay duty on the following items: 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2kg tobacco, or a proportionate mix of these. Gifts and alcohol brought into the Virgin Islands by non-residents are not exempt from duty.

Tourist Office

US Virgin Islands Tourist Office, St Thomas: +1 340 774 8784 or www.usvitourism.vi

Embassies in US Virgin Islands

• British Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 588 6500.
• Canadian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 682 1740.
• Australian Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 797 3000.
• South African Embassy, Washington DC, USA: +1 202 232 4400.
• Irish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462 3939
• New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 328 4800.

US Virgin Islands Embassies Abroad

• United States Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7499 9000.
• United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 238 5335.
• United States Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6214 5600.
• United States Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 431 4000.
• United States Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +354 (0)1 668 8777.
• United States Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 462 6000.

Emergency

Emergencies: 911