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Travelers need a return or onward ticket and all the documents required for their next destination, as well as sufficient funds. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
Americans: US passport holders require a valid passport, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. No visa
is required for stays of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
UK nationals: UK passport holders need a passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
Canadians: Canadian passport holders require a passport or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
Australians: Australian passport holders need a passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
South Africans: South Africans need a passport, but no visa is necessary for stays of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals need a passport, but no visa is necessary for stays of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport, but no visa is necessary for stays of up to 30 days. Extensions are possible.
Health
Hepatitis A vaccinations are recommended. Bottled water is recommended although tap water is usually chlorinated. There is a risk of dengue fever. Limited medical facilities can be found on all the main British Virgin Islands, but there is only one hospital located in Road Town, Tortola, and complicated medical conditions are usually referred to the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or the USA. Comprehensive medical and travel insurance is recommended.
Safety
The British Virgin Islands have a low crime rate, but sensible precautions should be taken regarding valuables, especially on beaches. The islands are susceptible to hurricanes particularly during the months between June and November, but tropical storms can occur throughout the year.
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