Foreign travel advice

British Virgin Islands

Getting help

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the BVI authorities will support you if you need help.  

Emergency services in the BVI

Telephone:  911  (ambulance, fire and police)

If it is not an emergency you can also contact the police directly on 311.

Emergencies at sea

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR): 767

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

  • where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
  • how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from the BVI authorities

If you’re in the BVI and you need emergency help, contact the relevant government department.