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FAQ
1. How Do I Get to the BVI
By Air
If you’re arriving by air, keep in mind that there are no direct flights from the USA, Canada, Europe or South America to our main airport - the Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island. Most travelers fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico and then take a smaller aircraft into Beef Island Airport in East End; fly into St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and take a ferry from Charolette Amalie or Red Hook to West End or Road Town; or fly into a neighbouring island such as Antigua (best for Europeans) and then from there fly over to Beef Island. Go to http://www.bvitourism.com for more detailed flight information.
By Sea
Ports of Entry* Ports of entry and Immigration are located in Road Harbour , Tortola; West End Harbour; Tortola, Great Harbour , Jost Van Dyke; Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda and Charolette Amalie, St. Thomas.
All vessels entering the territory must clear with BVI Customs and Immigration immediately upon arrival into the territory.
Required documents include: ships papers and valid passports for all crew and passengers from their country of origin U.S. and Canadian citizens will need a passport or an original or notarized copy of their birth certificate and photo ID to enter the BVI. To re-enter the U.S. or Canada, you will need a passport OR a photo ID and Dept. of State official proof of application for a passport, or a “passport receipt”. Visitors from some countries may also require a visa for entry.
2. Immigration Requirements
Visitors to the BVI who are not Residents or Belongers, can apply to stay for up to a month provided they can provide evidence of return passage or air tickets. Longer stays must be approved by the BVI Immigration Department located in Road Town, Tortola.
Persons wishing to reside here on a yearly basis and either work or start a business , must apply for a Work Permit sponsored by a BVI Company or obtain a BVI Trade License with the Trade Department located in Road Town. The Company wishing to employ you must advertise your position in a local paper for two consecutive weeks to allow Residents and Belongers who meet the job qualifications to apply for the job. For further information contact the Immigration or Trade Departments at (284) 494-3701.