Hello Naomi,

"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.

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."

--Islander

When I left St. Croix a couple weeks ago, I saw the sign from the U.S. Customs at the airport, and it said that U.S. Citizens only need a driver's license. I even asked the Customs agent if it was OK, and he said yes. I was worried for a minute before I saw the sign, because I had left my passport at home.

They prefer that you have passport or brith certificate, but a DL will suffice in a pinch.