British Virgin Islands
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for the British Virgin Islands
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the British Virgin Islands current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to the BVI, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
The hurricane season officially runs from June to November although severe storms can occur in the Caribbean throughout the year. The impact of these could be particularly severe in light of the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes.
You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.
The BVI is also close to a major tectonic fault line and is a high risk area for earthquakes and Tsunamis. See Natural disasters.
As the BVI is a British Overseas Territory, there is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation and the local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance. See Emergency assistance.
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are processed by the British High Commission in Barbados. ETDs are not valid for travel through the United States of America without a valid US visa. See Entry requirements.
UK health authorities have classified the BVI as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the TravelHealthPro website.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in the BVI, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Update history
2023-10-25 09:29
Removal of information about a tropical storm warning (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-20 16:26
Tropical Storm Tammy is forecast to affect the BVI; strong winds and flooding are possible. You can monitor updates from the BVI Department of Disaster Management (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-12 14:00
Removal of information about Storm Philippe (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-06 12:36
Tropical Storm Philippe has now passed away from BVI (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-05 12:15
BVI is given the “all clear” following the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-04 17:59
Information about a flood warning because of Tropical Storm Phillipe, and disruption to flights to and from the BVI.
2023-06-22 10:39
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-04 15:19
New layout to improve usability of website.
2022-09-22 12:10
Addition of contact telephone number for BVI Department of Disaster Management (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2022-07-15 11:09
Addition of information on what to do if you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 in the BVI. Updated information on the lifting of COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements on arrival from 15 July (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-06-15 16:44
Updated information on local restrictions, entry and testing requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages). Full editorial review
2022-04-22 16:59
Updated information on COVID-19 guidelines in public spaces (‘Coronavirus’ page) and changes to entry testing and quarantine requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 15:30
Updated information on operating hours for The Terrance B. Lettsome International airport (‘Coronavirus’ page)