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Do you go through customs in the British Virgin Islands?

Passengers entering the British Virgin Islands by air must display a valid passport. Visitors from certain countries may additionally need a visa to enter. Most tourists will go through customs and immigration while connecting to one of the British Virgin Islands' main airport hubs, which include: Terrance B.



Yes, all travelers entering the British Virgin Islands (BVI) must clear both Immigration and Customs. Whether you arrive by air at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) or by sea via ferry or private yacht, you are required to present a valid passport and a completed Customs Declaration Form. In 2026, the BVI has streamlined this process through an Online Immigration & Customs Portal, which travelers are encouraged to complete 72 hours before arrival. This digital "ED Form" generates a receipt that you must show to officers upon landing. If you are sailing between the BVI and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you must officially "clear out" of BVI customs before leaving and "clear in" again upon your return, paying relevant cruising permits and environmental taxes.

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Although the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are under the British flag, Tortola uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency due to its proximity to and frequent trade with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The island is home to many offshore companies that do business worldwide.

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