British Virgin Islands – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued May 22, 2026

There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Exercise normal precautions in the British Virgin Islands.

Advisory summary

British Virgin Islands is generally a safe destination for travelers.

• British Virgin Islands regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in British Virgin Islands.
• Review our Travel Guidance for British Virgin Islands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

If you decide to travel to British Virgin Islands:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean.
• Before you leave the United States for British Virgin Islands, carefully check your luggage for any loose ammunition or weapons you may have forgotten. Review our information on Local Laws and Customs in British Virgin Islands.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for British Virgin Islands.
• Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
• We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/british-virgin-islands-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: May 22, 2026