{"ObjectId": 188, "Country": "British Virgin Islands", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "15.07.2022", "Sources": "Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n BVI Government/ \n SITATA/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\n International Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: You will need a valid passport, with validity covering the proposed duration of your stay to enter or travel through the British Virgin Islands as a visitor.
\nEntry to the BVI by air is through the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, Taddy Bay International Airport and Auguste George Airport. You can enter by sea through the Road Town Jetty; Soper\u2019s Hole Dock, West End; Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke or Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. Effective from 15 July, there are no testing or quarantine requirements on arrival.
\nThere is a US$50 tax for all passengers, payable on leaving the BVI by air ($15 departure tax, $5 security charge departure tax and a $30 airport development fee). This is generally included in the ticket price. If you\u2019re departing the BVI by ferry, a departure tax of US$20 per person or US$15 for residents is payable. Visitors arriving by air or sea are also charged an Environmental and Tourism levy of US$10 on arrival.
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for the BVI are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\nProof of vaccination status: You don\u2019t need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to the BVI. Effective from 15 July, there are no testing or quarantine requirements on arrival.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for the BVI are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.\nIf you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: You do not need proof of COVID-19 recovery to enter BVI. Effective from 15 July, there are no testing or quarantine requirements on arrival.
\n*Children and young people: From 15 July, there are no testing or quarantine requirements for children and young people on arrival.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through the British Virgin Islands: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. If you\u2019re transiting through the British Virgin Islands on your way to another country, effective from 15 July there is no testing regime or proof of vaccination status required in BVI. However, you should meet the requirements of the country of destination. Further information about transiting through the British Virgin Islands can be found on the Government of the Virgin Islands website \n
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\n Internal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in the British Virgin Islands: Domestic air travel services between Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada are allowed to operate in accordance with existing protocols.
\nThere are regular ferry services between Tortola and its sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada. Ferries are allowed to operate with up to 65 people at a time. Commercial ferries to and from the US Virgin Islands are operating three return journeys per day.
\nFreight couriers and charter companies are permitted to operate between the BVI and USVI subject to strict adherence to the established COVID-19 suppression measures.
\nFrom 1 November 2021, foreign-based charter companies must obtain authorisationto operate in BVI\u2019s territorial waters.
\nFurther information can be found on the Government of the Virgin Islands\u2019 website, including any restrictions in place both within the Territory and in the BVI\u2019s territorial waters.
\n*Public spaces and services: Mask-wearing is not a requirement by law in the BVI, however private establishments and public service providers are allowed to implement their own policies on mask-wearing.
\nOrganisers of events likely to attract more than 300 people are required to notify the Environmental Health Division at least 5 days prior to the event. Beaches are open.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.\n", "Y": 18.430285, "X": -64.59433, "AddInfo": null}