Virgin Gorda, BVI

What to wear in Virgin Gorda, BVI

Since the weather varies little from season to season and only short, cooling showers disturb the sun, you should keep clothing cool and light. Most establishments have a very casual dress code. Nights out are casual as well, although people tend to dress a little more elegantly at night. Sunblock and a hat are essential accessories.

Spoken language in Virgin Gorda, BVI

English is the regional language, with a West Indian inflection.

Electricity in Virgin Gorda, BVI

The electrical current in the Caribbean is 120volts/60 cycles, the same as the US.

Customs information for Virgin Gorda, BVI visitors

We stronly suggest that you verify the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

American citizens are not required to have either a passport or visa to enter the British Virgin Islands. Native-born US citizens, however, must have proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate with a raised seal and a government-issued photo ID. If you plan on taking an excursion to the nearby Leeward Islands, such as Anguilla or St Martin, be sure to bring your passport, as these are foreign destinations.

British Virgin Islands Customs

Visitors may bring in 2 liters of alcohol, 2 cartons of cigarettes, and a household items for personal use.

US Customs

US residents returning from the British Virgin Islands may return with $600 worth of duty-free imports every 30 days. Gifts mailed from the British Virgin Islands cannot exceed $50 per day. You may bring back 5 liters of liquor duty-free, plus an extra liter of rum if one of the bottles is produced in the Virgin Islands.