U.S. Virgin Islands / Getting There

Flights

St Thomas island is very well connected with especially USA and nearby Puerto Rico.

Five airlines including Air Sunshine, Cape Air, Seabourne, American Eagle and jetBlue fly the route between San Juan and St Thomas and some of these airlines also offer flights to St Croix, the other larger island in the USVI. LIAT connects the US Virgin Islands with Anguilla, Antigua, St Kitts and St Maarten and with the USVI based charter airlines Bohlke and Rainbow Interntional airways you can charter a plane to any island you want.

Canadians can fly from Toronto with Air Canada who offer a service during the winter season. Americans can book their flight with AA, Continental, Delta, jetBlue, Spirit, Sun Country or US Airways, these airlines offer flights from most larger cities on the eastern coast and also Chicago and Minneapolis.

There are currently no direct flight to St Thomas from Europe or South America, if you plan your trip from these two continents you are advised to fly to Puerto Rico and continue your journey from there.

Passports/Visas

The best document for entry into the US Virgin Islands is a passport. There is no immigration control for visitors arriving from mainland USA. 

British citizens do not require a visa for holiday purposes providing their stay does not exceed 90 days and they hold a return or outward ticket. Canadians do not require a visa.

Tourist Information

There are information desks strategically placed around the islands at air and sea ports, including the tourist offices in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas and Cruz Bay, St John. You will also find near limitless brochures and tourist magazines. 

The Head Office of the USVI Department of Tourism is located in St Thomas: PO Box 6400, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00804, t 774 8784info@usvitourism.vi 

Department of Tourism Helplines: 
St. Croix t 772 0357 
St. John t 776 6450 
St. Thomas & Water Island t 774 8784