Permit· Tortola· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)

Road Town Customs & Immigration (Port of Entry)

18° 25.1′ N · 64° 37.1′ W · approximate

The main BVI port of entry for yachts: HM Customs and Immigration offices at the Road Town ferry dock, and the only place a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) can be issued for boats staying more than a month.

British Virgin IslandsUS Virgin IslandsSpanish Virgins

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Position is the Road Town Ferry Terminal from OpenStreetMap (the offices are at the ferry dock). Noonsite (Jan 2026): visiting yachts clearing at the Road Town ferry dock must pick up a mooring ball directly in front of the customs office; dropping anchor risks a very heavy fine. Every person entering the BVI must complete the online BVI Customs and Immigration arrival form (bviedcard.gov.vg, open from 36 hours before arrival per the BVI Tourist Board; Nanny Cay advises up to 72 hours), and Nanny Cay notes BVI Customs uses SailClear for vessel pre-arrival notification. Bring passports and boat registration; all crew should attend. The area overview records BVI Customs telling callers in April 2026 it works 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, with revenue collection ending at 4 pm and overtime fees on Sundays and holidays; Village Cay Marina quotes 9 am to 5 pm, so call ahead. Inter-island and USVI ferry arrivals share the hall, so go between ferries if you can. Charter guests normally have clearance handled by their charter company.

Best for

Clearing in or out and getting a Temporary Import Permit

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