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What you need to know in the B.V.I |
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Driving Permits | Cruising Permits | Fishing Permits | Moorings and Marine Conservation Permits | Marriage License & Regulations | Pet Permit |
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Licenses & Permits |
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Driving Permits |
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A valid British Virgin Islands driving license is required by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands. For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands driving license can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing Office or car rental agencies with a valid driver's license from another country. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in the British Virgin Islands. The minimum age for car rentals is 25. |
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Cruising Permits |
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A cruising permit is required for all cruising in The British Virgin Islands.
SEASONAL RATES: (December 1- April 30). All recorded charter boats - $2.00 per person per day. All non-recorded charter boats - $4.00 per person per day.
OUT OF SEASON RATES: (May 1 - November 30). All recorded charter boats - $0.75 per person per day. All non-recorded charter boats - $4.00 per person per day.
Dive, day charter and sport fishing boats should contact The British Virgin Islands Customs Department at (284) 494-3475 or (284) 468-3701 ext. 2533 for current cruising permit requirements. |
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Fishing Permits |
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The removal of any marine organism from British Virgin Islands waters is illegal for non-BVIslanders without a recreational fishing permit. Contact The Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour, (284) 468-3701 ext. 2147, for information. |
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Moorings and Marine Conservation Permits |
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The use of National Parks Trust moorings without a permit is illegal. Call the National Parks Trust Office at (284) 494-3904 for information. |
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Marriage License & Regualtions |
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• You may apply for your marriage license at the Attorney General's office located in the Government Administration Complex at Wickham's Cay I, Road Town, Tortola.
* You must be in the British Virgin Islands for a minimum of 3 days prior to the wedding service and after having made application for your marriage license.
* You will be required to purchase $110.00 in postage stamps if you have been in the territory for less than 15 days prior to the ceremony or $50.00 in stamps if you have been in the BVI for 15 days or more.
* You will require passports as proof of identity and to establish your date of arrival in the BVI.
* If you were previously married, you will be required to bring a certified copy or original documentation of your divorce (absolute decree) or death certificate of a deceased spouse.
* Two witnesses will be required to oversee the signing of your marriage license application and two (different) witnesses are required to be present during the ceremony. (You may select persons from the BVI to serve as witnesses for either or both occasions.)
* Once your application for marriage license has been completed, you may then proceed to the
Registrar's office (located above the Post Office) on Main Street, Road Town, Tortola. The office is open from 9:00 am to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays.
The Registar Requirements
Marriage ceremony fees are payable to the Registrar and are $35.00 if the ceremony is performed in the office and $100.00 if the ceremony is to be performed elsewhere.
* Full (legal) names of both parties
* Your ages and date of birth
* Your occupations
* The names of the witnesses for your wedding ceremony
* If you are planning a church wedding, please contact the church of your choice and speak with the Minister or Priest regarding their requirements
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Pets Permits Requirements |
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Pets are allowed entry into the territory only after an import permit is issued by the Department of Agriculture. For regulations governing animal importation, contact the Department of Agriculture, Paraquita Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Tel: (284) 495-2532 or Fax: (284) 495-1269.
The following information has been provided by the British Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Division. The BVI is a Rabies free territory and in order to protect against the spread of this disease, the following regulations are strictly adhered to and enforced.
Please note that there are two sets of regulations regarding the importation of pets to the BVI. The first deals with pets from countries which are known to have outbreaks of Rabies, such as mainland USA & Canada. The second set of regulations is for countries which are believed to be Rabies free. For more information and advice, please contact the Chief Agricultural Officer at: (284) 495-2532
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