St Thomas and St John, USVI

What to wear in St Thomas and St John, USVI

Dress is beachy and casual during the day, though bathing suits, shorts and bare feet are inappropriate in many establishments. Many people dress up a bit for evening activities. Few places require jacket, ties, or skirts. Pack a light sweater for cool winter nights.

Spoken language in St Thomas and St John, USVI

English is the official language, though island residents often speak it with a lilting Creole accent, so you might not recognize certain words at first.

Electricity in St Thomas and St John, USVI

110 volts, 60 cycles, same as in the US mainland, so you will not need an adapter.

Customs information for St Thomas and St John, USVI visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

US Citizens do not need a passport or visa to enter but do require proof of citizenship to return to the US. A passport or birth certificate with a raised seal and a photo ID are best.

US Virgin Island Customs

These are duty-free ports!.

US Mainland Customs

Travelers returning directly or indirectly from a US insular possession, which includes the US Virgin Islands, are allowed a $1,200 duty-free exemption. You may include 1,000 cigarettes as part of this exemption, but at least 800 of them must have been acquired in an insular possession. For example, if you visit the island of St Martin as well as the US Virgin Islands, and came back with 5 cartons of cigarettes, at least 4 of them would have to have been bought in the USVI. Similarly, you may have 5 liters of duty-free alcoholic beverages, but 4 of them must be a product of an insular possession.

Advising for St Thomas and St John, USVI visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Drinking

You must be 25 years old.

Gambling

There are no casinos and gambling is illegal.