passport

Nope - not for USVI. Unless you plan to take advantage of close proximity to BVI. Newguy, just gentle and friendly encouragement to consider doing a seach on a key word on these message boards for answers to some of your questions. And, there's lots of comprehensive information in VINOW (FAQ, Cost of Living, .....lots and lots of information that you will find very helpful). Just a suggestion.

Here is a little more then you likely wanted to know 😉

Q: Do I need to bring proof of nationality?
A: U.S. citizens are not required to have passports or proof of citizenship when ENTERING the U.S. Virgin Islands from a U.S. airport. All arrivals to the U.S. Virgin Islands from foreign airports are required to show proof of citizenship and pass through customs. All persons leaving the U.S. Virgin Islands, whether American citizens or not, must be prepared to show proof of citizenship upon leaving the islands to return to the mainland.

Q: Do I need a passport? Driver's license alone sufficient? Birth certificate?
A: Accepted documents for Proof of Citizenship for Americans: 1. A passport issued under competent authority, 2. An Alien Registration Card (this applies to United States of America permanent residents only) 3. A certified copy of a birth certificate and government issued photo identification like a driver's license 4. A Certificate of Naturalization, issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Q: Do children need travel documents as well?
A: Yes. For small children that do not have any form of photo identification a birth certificate is sufficient or one of the other three options listed above.

Q: I am not an American, what travel documents do I need to visit?
A: Citizens of any country other than the United States should follow U.S. travel regulations and requirements for entry into the United States. If you have any questions call (340)774-4279.

Hi, all.

My husband and I come down to the islands for a visit for a few weeks every year. So far, a birth cert and driver's license have sufficed; but I read in a travel mag that starting dec 31st 2005, a passport will be necessary to get in and out of the usvi. We have one, but our friends do not, and we wanted to bring them along this next time round. Anyone heard any news about it?

Everything a US Citizen needs to know about Passports can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Hello RiverRat,

The passport requirement for Dec 31st on doesn't apply to the USVI.

See the article at:
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/vi00_christian-christensen/pr_050622.html

--Islander