Marine Clearance Procedures | Registration at Nanny Cay: Ports
of Entry: Regular
Hours: Overtime
Hours: Sundays and Public Holidays – Overtime Vessels
entering the BVI should proceed directly to a port of entry. Because
space at the jetties is limited, vessels are allowed to anchor in
the harbour before making Customs Entry. Please note that marina operators are obliged to ensure that vessels tied up at their marinas have duly cleared in at Customs. Depending on the nationality of the crew, the Captain can usually deal with clearance procedures on behalf of the crew and passengers. Documents needed include1) Ship’s papers;2) Valid passports for all crew and passengers. U.S. and Canadian citizens can enter with an authentic birth certificate or voter’s registration card if they don’t have a passport. Visitors are welcome for up to one month, with a return or on-going ticket, evidence of adequate means of support and pre-arranged accommodations. Visitors must not seek employment whilst in the Territory Additional information regarding boating procedures in the British Virgin Islands is available in the BVI Marine Guide published by Shore Side Services Ltd. Their contact information is as follows: Shore
Side Services **US PASSPORT INFORMATION: As of January 2007, US Citizens whom are flying back into the US are required to have a US Passport. Per the BVI Immigration Office 3/8/07- at this time - you may route your trip to fly into St. Thomas, USVI and use one of the ferry services to enter the BVI and ferry to re-enter the USVI. Official Birth Certificate along with a US Government Issued Photo ID are accepted via this routing only. This information was valid only for the 2007 Regatta. Please reconfirm this information with your travel agent or local government office. |
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