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British Virgin Islands Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions
British Virgin Islands is an overseas territory of United Kingdom. The US State Department and UK FCDO publish a travel advisory specifically for British Virgin Islands; the levels and summaries below reflect that territory-scoped guidance rather than the wider United Kingdom advisory. Health alerts are filtered to British Virgin Islands's own WHO region.

British Virgin Islands faces a low risk from tropical storms, with the US State Department issuing a Level 1 advisory. There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1
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 W eather 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.

UK FCDO

Level 1
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the BVI authorities will support you if you need help. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for British Virgin Islands at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for British Virgin Islands at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to British Virgin Islands?

British Virgin Islands is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for British Virgin Islands?

The US State Department currently rates British Virgin Islands at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for British Virgin Islands?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for British Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the BVI authorities will support you if you need help.

Other countries at Level 1