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British Virgin Islands travel advice

Most visits to the British Virgin Islands are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The British Virgin Islands are susceptible to hurricanes, floodings and earthquakes.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in the USA

1270 Broadway, Suite 705, New York, NY 10001, USA
Tel: (212) 696 0400 or 1 800 835 8530.
www.bvitourism.com

Caribbean Tourism Organisation in the UK

22 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1BP, UK
Tel: (020) 8948 0057.
www.doitcaribbean.com

British Virgin Islands Tourist Board in the UK

15 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 7PJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7355 9585.
www.bvitourism.co.uk
No personal callers.

Identity and Passport Service in the UK

London Passport Office, Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PN, UK
Tel: 0870 521 0410 (national advice line).
www.ukpa.gov.uk
Opening hours (appointments only): Mon-Fri 0745-1900, Sat 0915-1515.
Personal callers for visas should go to the agency window in the collection room of the London office.

Diplomatic representation abroad

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory represented abroad by British embassies - see United Kingdom section.

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