United States Virgin Islands visa requirements for British citizens
We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting the United States Virgin Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
GBR
United Kingdom
VIR
United States Virgin Islands
No information yet
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- Visa
- Unknown
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
Ways into United States Virgin Islands
Use a visitor visa, ESTA, or a qualifying visa exemption.
eTA required For your passportESTA travel approvalOnline approval for eligible travellers visiting without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$41
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check country, past travel, and dual nationality rules.
- Apply on the official ESTA website when booking travel.
- Enter your details and upload the requested photo.
- Review your answers and pay.
- Check approval before boarding; apply for each child too.
Documents required
- Passport with an electronic chip
- Selfie photo
- Email address
- Address, phone and emergency contact
- Payment method
- Return or onward travel proof
- Approval usually lasts 730 days; passport expiry and Brunei's 365-day limit can shorten it.
- Nearby trips usually do not restart 90 days; work and credit-bearing study are excluded.
Visa requiredB-2 visitor visaFor holidays, visits to friends or family, or medical care.
- Fee
- US$185
How to apply
- Check nationality limits and any visa bond rules.
- Fill in the online DS-160 form; save the confirmation.
- Follow the visa office's payment and booking steps.
- Prepare your documents.
- Attend an interview and give fingerprints if asked.
Documents required
- Passport
- DS-160 confirmation
- Fee receipt, if required
- Visa photo
- Trip details, if asked
- Funds and return plans, if asked
- Fingerprints
- The border officer sets your stay; follow your entry record, not visa expiry.
- Visa length and entry count depend on nationality; ordinary paid work is not allowed.
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026
- CBP: ESTA and the definition of United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism: No Passport Required for U.S. Visitors
- Department of State: Visitor Visa
- Department of State: Visa Waiver Program
- Official ESTA application portal
- USAGov: Visa Waiver Program and ESTA application
- CBP: How long is my ESTA valid?
- Department of State: Citizens of Canada and Bermuda
- 22 CFR 41.2: Nationality-based passport and visa exemptions
- Department of State: Transit Visa
- Foreign Affairs Manual: Nonimmigrant travel without a visa or passport; official search text read
- 8 CFR 214.2: Admission and status rules, including transit and Virgin Islands H-2 limits
- Department of State: Student Visa
- Department of State: Temporary Worker Visas
- Department of State: Family Immigration
- Department of State: Submit a Petition
- Department of State: Exchange Visitor Visa
- Official DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application
- Department of State: Where to schedule nonimmigrant visa interviews
- Department of State: Nationality-based entry and visa issuance suspensions
- Department of State: Countries Subject to Visa Bonds — October 2, 2026
- Department of State: Expanded Screening and Vetting — September 18, 2026
- Department of State: August 28, 2026 update on the ended 75-country immigrant visa pause
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyUSD $
- Time+4h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your United States Virgin Islands trip
- Caribbean Museum Center for the ArtsVisit this arts centre in Frederiksted.
- Colonial architectureExplore the islands' colonial buildings.
- Annaberg Sugar PlantationsVisit the sugar plantations and try local Johnny cake.
- Trunk BayEnjoy a scenic beach with snorkeling, food, drinks and showers.
Scams to watch for in United States Virgin Islands
About United States Virgin Islands
The United States Virgin Islands are an unincorporated territory in the eastern Caribbean.
- Capital
- Charlotte Amalie
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for the United States Virgin Islands?
We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting the United States Virgin Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to the United States Virgin Islands?
San Marino can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near United States Virgin Islands are easier for british citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica Dominican Republic, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the United States Virgin Islands?
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
What money is used in the United States Virgin Islands?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the United States Virgin Islands?
English.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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