VERY IMPORTANT !! Entry to the BVI BY BOAT
If you are entering the British Virgin Islands by boat you must follow these procedures strictly.
Ports of Entry
Road Harbour, Tortola
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
West End, Tortola
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda
Anegada (No Entry port, Planes Only)
Anchoring in the harbour is recommended because of limited space at docks and harbours.
Do Not proceed to marina unless you are using a ship agent.
Arrival at off peak hours require you to raise your yellow flag and Absolutely no person can go ashore.
Late Arrival must be notarized by the Department of immigration at 1-284-494-3471
Papers required for clearance with BVI immigration
Clearance Documents from Previous Port
Ship's papers and documentation
Passports for all crew and passengers
Completed BVI Immigration cards for each person
BVI Immigration Entry Requirement for AIR and SEA
Everyone will be require to have a valid passport to enter the British Virgin Islands with proof of a return or onward ticket.
Some Nationals ma require BVI visas:- (see list below) exception can be made contact the Department of Immigration
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Benin
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Burkina
Burundi
Burma
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde Is.
Central African Republic
Chad
China (excluding Hong Kong)
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Korea (North)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Palestinian
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Russian Republic
Rwanda
Sao Tome & Principle
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Somalia
Sudan
Surinam
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Turkish Rep.of Northern Cyprus
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
IN and OUT
Visitor can reside in the BVI for up to 1 month any additional time must be requested at the Department of Immigration Head Office.
BVI CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Cruising Permit
A cruising permit is required for all commercial boats cruising in B.V.I. waters.
a) Seasonal Rates: December 1 - April 30
Charter Boats licensed and operating in the B.V.I, $2.00 per person per day.
Foreign Charter Boats $4.00 per person per day.
b) Out of Season Rates: May 1 - November 30
Charter Boats licensed and operating in the B.V.I. $0.75 per person per day.
Foreign Charter Boats $4.00 per person per day.
(Family boats, with no paying passengers, are not required to obtain a cruising permit.)
Permits are issued by the BVI Customs Department,
Ashley Ritter Building, Road Town, Tortola
Tele: (284) 494-3475 or (284) 494-3701, ext. 6800/6801 Fax:(284) 494-6906
