1.  Ship's papers.
2.  Valid passports for all crew and passengers. US and Canadian citizens can enter with an authentic birth certificate plus two valid photo IDs if they don't have a passport. Vessels travelling between the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands must clear out of BVI waters at one of the customs offices listed, and clear into US waters either at Cruz Bay, St Johns or Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas.

When entering US waters, remember that all non-US crew must have valid US visas. On returning to the BVI, you must clear in again. US visas must be obtained before arrival in the Caribbean. The US embassies in the Caribbean will only issue visas to Caribbean nationals.

Last updated on December 1, 2008 by Nanny Cay Team