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British Virgin Islands: visa, passport and entry requirements

At a glanceNot required

Passport · Passport validity: valid for the duration of your stay; for residents, valid for at least 3 months after arrival date

Entry document

  • ✓Passport
  • ✕National ID card

Passport validity
valid for the duration of your stay; for residents, valid for at least 3 months after arrival date

Passport is the accepted travel document for British citizens. Must be valid for the entire duration of stay. For BVI residents, passport must be valid for at least 3 months after date of arrival. Denial of entry if document is not valid or reported lost/stolen. — Online embarkation card required as of 01 January 2025 for all travellers entering BVI; applications can be made up to 72 hours in advance of arrival.

Visa

Not required

Entry stamp issued on arrival for up to 1 month; extensions up to 6 months can be granted by Chief Immigration Officer — up to 1 month without visa; extensions up to 6 months possible

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