British Virgin Islands visitor entry, BVI visa and Visa Exemption Programme
The British Virgin Islands (Virgin Islands) is a British Overseas Territory with its own Immigration and Passport Act and Department of Immigration. Many nationals can visit without a visa, but over 100 nationalities need a BVI visa, applied for by email to the BVI visa unit. Under the Visa Exemption Programme, visa-required nationals holding a UK, US or Canadian visa with more than six months' validity can enter for six months or less.
Visiting British Virgin Islands
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Life in British Virgin Islands
Money
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Currency
US Dollar
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US Dollar
Tax
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Income tax (national)
social security 4%
Personal income tax is not levied in practice (officially unconfirmed); employees pay payroll tax of 8% of pay above an annual US$10,000 exemption, with employers adding 2% (Class 1) or 6% (Class 2).
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and business visitors to the BVI.
Eligibility
Visa-required nationalities
Nationals on the BVI visa-required list must obtain a BVI visa before travel unless covered by the Visa Exemption Programme.
Visa Exemption Programme
Show a valid UK, US or Canadian visa with over six months' validity to enter without a BVI visa for a stay of six months or less.
Exemption limits
- Visa validity left
- More than six months
- Length of stay
- Six months or less
- Cruise passengersalso exempt
- 24 hours or less
- Applies to visa-required nationals only
Official wording
Visa-required nationals holding a valid UK, US or Canadian visa with more than six months' validity can enter for a stay of six months or less. Cruise passengers staying 24 hours or less are also exempt.
Passport validity
You need a passport valid for at least six months when applying for a BVI visa.
Six months
Passport validity · BVI visa applicants
Official wording
BVI visa applicants need a passport valid for at least six months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistBVI visa application form
- FeesBVI visa
- Steps to applyCheck whether your nationality needs a BVI visa or qualifies for the Visa Exempt
The full requirements are for members
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- 3 documents
- 2 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in British Virgin Islands
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Official sources
Other routes to British Virgin Islands
- Work permitsBVI work permit (Labour Code) with Immigration entry permit
- Permanent residenceBVI Residence Status
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