Travel advice for British Virgin Islands

Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands. Secure valuables against petty crime, do not walk alone on deserted or unpatrolled beaches or in poorly lit areas after dark, and follow warnings for coastal waters. Prepare for water shortages and power outages affecting transport, medical services, water and banking. Mountain roads may be steep and narrow, livestock and reckless night driving add hazards, and bus services are unreliable.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to the British Virgin Islands. Estonia has no embassy there, and consular assistance for stolen or lost passports or detention is extremely difficult, so consult other countries' travel information. The hurricane season usually lasts from June to November, and travellers should follow local authorities' instructions if a hurricane approaches.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for British Virgin Islands.

Take normal precautions; crime is low, but attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people may be less accepting outside tourist areas. Using, possessing or selling drugs, including soft drugs, is prohibited with much heavier penalties than in the Netherlands. Hurricanes occur from June to November and can cause flooding, mudslides and impassable roads; earthquakes are possible. Health care is limited, so treatment may require transfer abroad; obtain good insurance and follow local instructions.

Travel to the British Virgin Islands is generally safe with usual precautions, but beware of opportunistic crime and illnesses spread by mosquitoes, including dengue, chikungunya, malaria and Zika. Severe illness may require evacuation. Tortola hosts public and private hospitals, while some private clinics are on other islands. Drive cautiously on the left, avoid illegal fishing and spearfishing, note that coastal waters can be dangerous, and follow local instructions during hurricanes.

Normal precautions apply. Citizens can visit without a visa for up to one month, with a passport valid for the stay, while resident passports must be valid for three months after arrival. Meet entry requirements and pay arrival and departure charges. Declare restricted, taxable or prohibited goods, and check permits for plants, animals and agricultural products or marine specimens. Arrange insurance and confirm healthcare access, especially if pregnant or unwell.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to the British Virgin Islands. It is generally considered safe, but hurricanes occur regularly, so travellers should prepare for these and other natural disasters.