Questions And Answers About Living In The British Virgin Islands

Saba Rock British Virgin Islands

Quite a few people have asked me what is the procedure to live in the British Virgin Islands.  So you can start from here learning about the process.  I tell people to do their research before accepting any job offer in the British Virgin Islands

Q:  Am I required to get a visa to travel to the British Virgin Islands?

A:  Only people from certain countries are required to get a visa to travel to the British Virgin Islands.  Guyana, Santo Domingo and Jamaica.

Q:  What currency is used in the British Virgin Islands?

Answer:  United States Of America dollars.  The British Virgin Islands is governed by the British and is located very close to the United States Virgin Islands which uses the United States Of America dollars so for easy trade between the two territories, the USD is also used the British Virgin Islands.

Q:  Can my wife live with me in the British Virgin Islands and be unemployed?

A:  Yes she can.  You will be required to put up a bond for her which from my experience, a one time fee is USD1,000.00.  If she eventually decides to get a job she will be required to be taken off the bond - change of immigration status.  You will then be refunded the bond fee.

Q:  How do I travel to the British Virgin Islands?

A:  If you live in the Caribbean you can use LIAT airline to travel to the British Virgin Islands.  Caribbean Airlines will fly to St. Martin and you can get LIAT  Airlines from there.  Eventhough the name of the airport in the British Virgin Islands is Terrence B. Lettsome International airport, the runway is not large enough to accommodate the large aircrafts.

Check with your travel agents for the best flight route for you.

Tip: I normally get cheaper flights with LIAT online.

Another option is to travel to St. Thomas (you might get a cheap flight using that route) but you will need an American Visa for that trip.  From St. Thomas you can get a ferry to the British Virgin Islands.

Q: What is the native language spoken in the British Virgin Islands.

A:  English