Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» The USVI offers a couple of resources on St Thomas:
Accessible Adventures
(
www.accessvi.com
)
provides island tours on a trolley suitable for visitors in wheelchairs.
Dial-A-Ride( 340-776-1277)
helps with transportation needs on the island.
» While land travel presents obstacles, cruises are often a good option for travelers with
disabilities in the islands. Many cruise lines can coordinate shore-based excursions in
wheelchair-accessible tour buses.
The following groups have general tips on travel for visitors with special needs:
Access-AbleTravelSource(
www.access-able.com
)
Links to international disability sites,
travel newsletters, guidebooks, travel tips and information on cruise operators.
Mobility International USA (
www.miusa.org
)
Advises travelers on mobility issues but
primarily runs an educational exchange program.
Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (
www.sath.org
)
Travelers with disabilities
share tips and blogs.
Visas
USVI
Visitors from most Western countries do not need a visa to enter the USVI if they are stay-
ing less than 90 days. This holds true as long as you can present a machine-readable pass-
port and are approved under the
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA;
www.cbp.gov/esta
)
. Note you must register for ESTA at least 72 hours before arrival, and
there's a $14 fee for processing and authorization.
If you do need a visa, contact your local embassy. The
US State Department
(
www.travel.state.gov
)
always has the latest information on admission requirements.
BVI
Visitors from most Western countries do not need a visa to enter the BVI for stays of
30 days or less. If your home country does not qualify for visa exemption, contact your
nearest
British embassy (
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
)
or the
BVI Immigration Department
