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. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.
Americans: United States passport holders must have a valid passport or a Western Hemisphere Travel
Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified 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.
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
There is a risk of dengue fever in the
British Virgin Islands so visitors should protect themselves with insect repellent. Limited medical facilities can be found on all the main British Virgin Islands and there is one hospital located in
Road Town, Tortola. There is no hyperbaric chamber in the British Virgin Islands 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.
