Getting to the BVI
travel tips to make your trip easier
Getting to the BVI is fairly easy and can be accessed via Aeroplane or Boat / Ferry using the following carriers:
Flights to the BVI
Flights from the USA/Canada to BVI
When travelling from the USA or Canada to the British Virgin Islands we recommend travelling via:
San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) or St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (STT)
Carriers from North America include:
– American Airlines
– Air Canada
– Delta
– Jet Blue
– Spirit
Flights from the UK to BVI
When travelling from the UK to the British Virgin Islands we recommend travelling via:
Antigua (ANU), St. Maarten (SXM), Barbados (BGI), Puerto Rico SJU)
You will then catch a connecting flight on to the BVI.
Carriers from the UK include:
– British Airways
– Virgin Atlantic
Flights from Europe to BVI
When travelling from Europe to the British Virgin Islands we recommend travelling via:
St Maarten(SXM)
Carriers from Europe include:
– Air France
– KLM
Carriers to the BVI include
– InterCaribbean
– LIAT
– Seaborne
– Cape Air
– Silver Airways
Boats to the BVI
Ferries to the BVI
Catching a Ferry to the BVI from St. Thomas
For our charter guests travelling from North America, the BVI ferries are particularly useful when flying into St.Thomas, US Virgin Islands (STT).
On arrival into STT, you can catch a short taxi ride (taxis are outside the terminal) to the following ferry terminals:
– Charlotte Amalie (Approx. 10 mins by taxi)
– Red Hook (Approx. 30 mins by taxi)
Ferry journeys can take upto 1 hour dependent on the route to the BVI. Please note ferry schedules are subject to change with no prior notice).
Ferry companies include:
– Native Son Inc
– Inter Island
– Smith’s Ferry
– Road Town Fast Ferry
Water Taxi to the BVI
Catching a Water Taxi to the BVI from St. Thomas
Want to avoid long queues and the busy local ferry? Then choosing to book a water taxi is the best option for you. Water taxi’s offer a quick and efficient service with a personal touch.
On arrival into STT, your personal land taxi will be there to collect your group. You will then be driven to your private water taxi. From here you will be taken direct to your BVI charter company via customs. The team will organise your immigration process without you having to step foot off the boat. This is a fantastic service we highly recommend to our guests.
Water taxi companies include:
– Ocean Dreams Water Taxi
– Island Time Water Taxi
– Dolphin Water Taxi
Entry Requirements
From North America:
U.S. citizens travelling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States.
For Canadian and United States citizens, a passport is required.
From Europe:
European citizens need a valid passport to enter the British Virgin Islands. However visitors that are residents of certain countries require a visa in order to enter the BVI.
From the Caribbean:
Please note that citizens from some islands may need to obtain a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands. Visitors from these Caribbean islands need to have a visa in order to enter the BVI.
Customs & Immigration
Customs and Immigration offices are located on Tortola in Road Town and the West End, on Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Gorda Airport, St. Thomas Bay Terminal and on Jost Van Dyke in Great Harbour.
Entry and Departure Taxes
Upon arrival to the BVI port of entry you will be charged an Environmental and Tourism Levy at a cost of $10pp. When departing the BVI you will be charged a departure tax at a cost of $20pp.
For more information on whether you require a visa and how to obtain one, please check the UK Border Agency or the Deputy Governor’s Office of the British Virgin Islands. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief Immigration Officer, Immigration Department, BVI Government at:
Tel: 284-494-3471 or 284-494-3701 Ext. 4700.