General Information on the British Virgin Islands

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British Virgin Islands General Information

The following useful information is listed in alphabetical order

Tortola Carnival

Flamboyant Tree in full flower

Terrence B Lettsome Airport, Beef Island

Area:

British Virgin Islands

Banks:

See Tortola Banks and Virgin Gorda Banks

Capital:

Road Town

Currency:

US Dollar

Credit Cards:

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most hotels, shops and larger restaurants; American Express is accepted in some establishments. Smaller establishments do not accept credit cards.

Customs:

All imports are subject to varying rates of duty. Imports entering the BVI temporarily are not subject to duty.

Dress code:

Dress code on the islands is casual (shorts & t-shirts) and only the most exclusive restaurants require elegant clothing. The wearing of swimsuits is considered offensive if worn around town or in residential areas. Please cover up.

Driving:

A valid driving license is required by all those seeking to drive in the British Virgin Islands. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road throughout the islands. Minimum age for hiring a rental car is 25 years.

Drugs:

The possession, sale, use or distribution of illegal drugs constitutes a criminal offence punishable by law resulting in fines and jail sentences.

Emergency:

Police, Fire or Ambulance - dial 999; VISAR (Virgin Islands Search & Rescue) dial 999 or ch 16.

Hospital:

Peebles Hospital, Lower Main Street, Road Town, Tortola. Tel: (284) 494-3497, 24-hr Accident & Emergency Department. Ambulance services with surgical, laboratory and x-ray facilities available.

Language:

English

Location:

The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, Latitude 18.25 degrees North and Longitude 64.36 degrees West - approximately 90 miles east of Puerto Rico.

Marriage:

For information on requirements for getting married in the British Virgin Islands, contact the Registrar's Office, Road Town. Tel: (284) 468-3701

Passport:

A valid passport is required to enter the British Virgin Islands with proof of a return or onward ticket. Visitors from some countries may require a visa - if in doubt please check with your nearest BVI Tourist Board.

Population:

25,383 (2011 est)

Tax - Departure:

By air $20/person
By sea $15/person (residents $10/person)

Tax - Hotel:

In the British Virgin Islands there is a 10% Hotel Accommodation Tax payable by guests who stay for six months or less in hotels, apartments, houses, cottages, villas and similar accommodations.

Tax - Sales:

There is no sales tax in the British Virgin Islands

Telephone:

The International Dialling Code for the British Virgin Islands is +1-284 followed by a 7-digit number. Phone calls using credit card is available as well as the purchase of phone cards.

Time Zone:

Atlantic Standard Time (AST): 4 hours behind GMT and 1 hour ahead of EST.

Tourist Information:

The BVI Tourist Board is located on the 2nd floor, AKARA Building, Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town. Tel: (284)494-3134

Travel Insurance:

Trip interruption and cancellation insurance is strongly advised.

Voltage:

The electrical current is 110 volt, 60 cycles.

Weather:

The average temperature is 29°C/84°F in summer and 27°C/80°F in winter. Average annual rainfall is approx 45 inches.
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