Travel Protocols

COVID-19 BVI Travel Requirements
UPDATED – 15 July, 2022

WELCOME TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Effective 15th July, 2022, all entry COVID-19 testing requirements have been revoked.  Travellers are no longer required to provide upon entry:

  1. a RT-PCR or approved antigen SARS CoV-2 negative test result no later than 48 hours;
  2. or a Recovery Certificate from a licensed medical professional certifying COVID-19 recovery within 90 days prior to arrival in place of a negative test.

Travellers are no longer required to be screened upon arrival for the COVID-19 virus.

Travellers are urged take appropriate precautions to prevent the infection of the virus where necessary such as general sanitisation and hand washing measures.  The wearing of face masks/coverings are no longer mandated by law, but are allowed as a matter of choice in public spaces, or as a policy of a business place or other establishment.  

Persons who are ill or suspect that they may have COVID-19 or have been exposed to the virus, must be tested and should self-isolate for a period of seven days.  Persons are allowed to move freely within the Territory if tested negative at the end of the seven-day isolation period or after a full 10 days of self-isolation without being tested. See testing sites below:

For more information on the on-going COVID-19 Response visit www.bvi.gov.vg or contact the following:

  • Medical COVID-19 hotline - 284-852-7650
  • Emergency – dial 911
  • Police – dial 311

 

Travel Documentation

All travellers to the Virgin Islands are required to have the below listed documents prior to travel in order to facilitate a smooth transition via Immigration Officers.  Travellers should review their specific case base on the categories below:

Belonger/Citizens

Resident (Holder of Residence Status and/or Naturalized Citizen)

Resident (Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Holder)

Non-Belonger Land Holders

Visitor

 
  • id passport
  • Supporting documents (i.e. Birth Paper and/or Belonger Card or Belonger Certificate)

 
  • Valid passport or US passport card
  • Residence Card or certificate (where applicable)
  • Naturalization Certificate or BOTC passport

 
  • Valid passport
  • Valid Visa (where required)
  • Valid Entry Permit or Approval Letter from the CIO allowing entry on an expired Entry Permit
  • Valid Passport
  • Valid Visa (where required)
  • Valid Non-Belonger Land Holders License
  • Return ticket

 
  • Valid passport
  • Valid visa (where required)
  • Return ticket

 

 

What to Expect Upon Arrival?

  • Upon arrival, travellers are expected to present all required documents to an Immigration Officer, as well as any information that may be requested in relation to their status and travels.
  • Travellers are also expected to answer any questions related to their travel documents and stay in the Virgin Islands.

Additional Notes

  • Travellers desirous of entering the Territory without a valid passport should seek permission prior to entry from the Immigration Department. Their request must clearly outline the particulars surrounding them not having a valid document, their status in the Virgin Islands, if any, and their purpose for entering. These requests should be emailed to immigrationinfo@gov.vg, ipenn@gov.vg and ndemming@gov.vg for processing.