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Home  >  World  > Caribbean  > Virgin Islands - British

Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianNoNoYes
USANoNoYes
OtherEUYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes


PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all except nationals of the USA and Canada in possession of a recognised form of identity (eg birth certificate).

VISAS: Required by all except the following for a stay of up to 30 days:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Guyana, Mozambique and Pakistan who do require a visa);
(c) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and Venezuela;
(d)* transit passengers continuing their journey within 14 days of arrival provided holding confirmed onward or return documentation.


Note: * Some nationals do require a transit visa for stays of less than 14 days and transit regulations vary. Enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist, Business and Transit. All visas cost £28.

Validity: All visitors are initially allowed for a stay of up to 30 days, but extensions to a maximum of six months can be granted by the British Virgin Islands Immigration Department, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (tel: 43701; fax: 44399).

Application to: UK Passport Agency (see Contact Addresses section) or the nearest British Consulate or Embassy.

Application requirements: (a) Application form. (b) Passport with six months of remaining validity. (c) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay. (d) Fee.

Working days required: Generally four weeks.

Temporary residence: Work permit and residence permit required. For further details, contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).


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