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*Hello. What travel documents are necessary for a trip to the u.s. virigin islands. Thanks
Driver's license and birth certificate and/or passport.
Birth certificate must be original and have seal - preferably raised.
Pamela.
LOL! The dang raised seal issue again! Do you believe I can find no one this dang town of mine to put acrimped seal on this doc. They all assure me that the embossed seal will be fine. I guess I'll find out.................
Tam
embossed seal just fine; both my son and daughter have used it last two trips w/o incident.
Entering the USVI from a US Airport: U.S. citizens are not required to have passports or proof of citizenship when entering into the U.S. Virgin Islands from a U.S. airport. Please note however that airlines have different policies and may ask for proof of identity at check-in.
Entering the USVI from a Foreign Airport: All arrivals from foreign airports are required to show proof of citizenship and pass through customs.
Leaving the USVI, Returning to the US Mainland: All persons leaving the USVI, whether American citizens or not, must be prepared to show proof of citizenship upon leaving the USVI to return to the mainland.
Accepted documents for Proof of Citizenship for Americans: 1. A passport issued under competent authority, 2. An Alien Registration Card (this applies to United States of America permanent residents only) 3. A certified copy of a birth certificate with government issued photo identification (this applies to Canadian and United States citizens only) 4. A Certificate of Naturalization, issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Citizens of any country other than the U.S. should follow U.S. travel regulations and requirements for entry into the USA.
If you have any questions, you may call the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization office in St. Thomas at (340)774-4279.