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I am going to St. Thomas in August, I would like to know if anyone knows if you need a passport to enter or return from St. Thomas. Is a birth certificate all you need.
There was recently a long thread on this subject which will give you all the info you need. Check out the FAQ section also. Cheers!
Short answer is, no, you do not need a passport to travel to the USVI or Puerto Rico
You will not need a passport but you may be asked to verify your identity coming or going, so please have a copy of a birth certificate that is original with a seal along with a government issued photo ID for adults, and birth certificates for the kids.
The original copy of the birth certificate with a raised seal does not prove your identity but it does establish that you are a US citizen and do not need a passport to travel to the USVI.