Planning the journey

Passports

Every traveller must present a valid passport to enter and depart the British Virgin Islands, by air or by sea, at every age. A US passport card is accepted for sea arrivals only.

Visas

Most nationalities do not require a visa for a short visit; some do. Check with the nearest BVI Tourist Board office or your local British Embassy. The BVI Chief Immigration Officer can be reached on +1 (284) 494-3471.

Customs & Immigration hours

West End, Tortola

08:00–21:00

Road Town, Tortola

08:30–19:00

Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke

08:30–16:30

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda

08:30–19:00

Daily.

Fees on a charter

Typically settled through your APA and handled by the crew:

Environmental and tourism levy

approximately $10 per person, one time

Customs and immigration clearance

approximately $10–$25 per person

Cruising permit

per foot per day, higher in peak season (1 December – 30 April)

National Parks Trust

approximately $4 per person per day, plus overnight mooring at premium anchorages

Departure tax

approximately $20 per person by sea

Children are charged as adults. Your crew handles the paperwork; you just need passports to hand on arrival.