British Virgin Islands
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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)