British Virgin Islands
Warnings and insurance
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the BVI authorities will support you if you need help.
Demonstration in Road Town
A demonstration is expected to take place in Road Town on the morning of Monday 2 June. You should check local media for updates and follow the direction of local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Warnings and insurance
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the BVI authorities will support you if you need help.
Demonstration in Road Town
A demonstration is expected to take place in Road Town on the morning of Monday 2 June. You should check local media for updates and follow the direction of local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Get travel advice updates
Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
Follow and contact FCDO:
Update history
2025-06-03 10:37
Removal of information about a demonstration that took place in Road Town on 2 June 2025 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-06-02 11:27
Information added about a demonstration expected to take place in Road Town on 2 June 2025 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-12-27 15:38
New information about mandatory online disembarkation card for all travellers to the BVI(‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-10-11 12:01
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
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)