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British Virgin Islands Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

To enter the British Virgin Islands, your passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Passport note

All travellers must complete the online BVI ED card which is available 72 hours before their intended date of travel to the British Virgin Islands. After submission, a receipt will be sent to the email address provided. Travellers should save or print this receipt and present it to Immigration and Customs officials upon arrival in the British Virgin Islands.

Visas

Nationals from many countries can enter the British Virgin Islands without a visa for tourism purposes. These include citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and all European Union member states.

Types and cost

US $175 per visa.

Application to

Complete the BVI visa application form and email it to bvivisas@gov.vg.

Working days

Expect four weeks if all the documents are in order.

Entry with pets

If planning on bringing your pet to the British Virgin Islands, you must apply for an import permit from the Department of Agriculture before you arrive.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the UK
Telephone: 0300 222 0000 Website: http://www.bvi.org.uk/islands/visas Opening times: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat-Sun and public holidays 0900-1730.
Diplomatic representation abroad

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory represented abroad by British embassies - see United Kingdom section.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.