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Tortola
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Helpful Hints
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - For U.S. and Canadian citizens, proof of citizenship is required (authenticated birth certificate, citizenship certificate or voter's registration card). For others, a passport is the principal requirement. You may visit for up to six months as long as you have adequate funds to support yourself, accommodations that have been prearranged, and a return ticket. The departure tax is U.S.$8.00. PETS - Write well in advance to the Chief Agricultural Officer, Road Town, Tortola, BVI, or telephone (809) 495-2451 regarding information relative to bringing pets into the British Virgin Islands. You can not bring in pets that have not been previously cleared. MONEY MATTERS - The U.S. dollar is the currency of the BVI. American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most establishments, but not all. On all checks and traveler's checks there is a 10 cent stamp duty. Banks are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Banks also open from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays.
FISHING PERMITS - You may not remove any marine organism from BVI waters without a recreational Caribbean fishing permit. For information regarding fishing permits, call the Fisheries Division at 4-3429. The Fisheries Division is located over the "Supa Valu Market" near Wickhams Cay in Road Town.
MARRIAGE LICENSE AND REGULATIONS - You must be in the territory for at least three days before applying at the Attorney General's Chambers on Main Street, Road Town.
CHURCHES - Methodist, Anglican (Episcopal), Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Baptist, Church of God, Jehovah's Witness, Pentecostal and Church of Christ.
DRESS - In order to keep from offending residents, wear proper attire when not at the beach or in the water (no bare chests or midriffs).
COMMUNICATIONS - The area code for the British Virgin Islands is 284. ELECTRICITY - 110 volts AC, 60 cycles - the same as the U.S.
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