Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Customs Regulations
» The USVI and BVI allow a reasonable amount of personal items, including laptop com-
puters and water-sports equipment, to be brought in duty-free.
» Determining what you can take home depends on your country of origin. Check with
your country's customs agency for clarification.
» US citizens (including children) can bring home, duty-free, 5 liters of alcohol and
$1600 worth of goods total from the Virgin Islands, though at least $800 in items and
one of the liters of alcohol must be from the USVI.
US Customs & Border Protection
(
www.cbp.gov
)
has details.
» You do not clear customs entering the USVI if you're coming from the United States.
» You do clear customs entering the BVI, though it is usually a fast and easy process.
» Pets can be brought into the USVI without any special shots or paperwork. For the BVI,
you need a permit from the
Department of Agriculture( 284-495-2532)
.
» You cannot take fruits or vegetables out of either the USVI or BVI.
» Save your receipts, as a customs agent may ask to see them along with the items pur-
chased.
Embassies & Consulates
With the exception of those listed here, there are no foreign embassies or consulates in the
Virgin Islands. The closest cache is in nearby San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Denmark ( 340-776-0656;
www.dkconsulateusvi.com
;
Scandinavian Center,
Havensight Mall, Bldg 3, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas)
Sweden ( 340-774-6845; charlotteamalie@consulateofsweden.org; 1340 Taarne-
berg, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas)
