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What form of ID do you need to travel to St. Thomas?

U.S. travelers to the Virgin Islands will need a valid passport or a REAL I.D. to gain entry. It's advisable to get your documents in order if you plan on visiting USVI at that time. Getting a valid passport is easy via Travel Visa Pro. We can get you a new one or renew your current one in days.



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If you are a U.S. citizen a passport is not required, but it still serves as the best identification when traveling. Otherwise, you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship when departing the islands, such as a raised-seal birth certificate and government-issued photo ID.

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U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands.


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Saint Thomas (Danish: Sankt Thomas, Spanish: Santo Tomás, French: Saint-Thomas) is one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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The answer is that US citizens do not require a passport to go to St Thomas because of its affiliation within the US territory. However, US nationals must prove their identity by a NID (National ID) Driver's license or green card to visit St. Thomas.

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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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NO TEST REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL FROM THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS TO U.S. MAINLAND | USVI Department of Health.

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Yes the USVI is expensive, even though it is a tax free region. It is however possible to do St. Thomas on a budget, if you stay at a hostel, or find a cheap airbnb for $70 a night. Eat at more local places, and skip the high end restaurants etc.

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