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Tortola and its Culture
Immigration
and Entry Requirements...
As of 2007 all U.S. Citizens are required to have a
valid passport present to enter the BVI. If you
are traveling from other countries you are also required to have a valid
passport to enter. Fort Recovery is located in the
West End and is an easy 30-40 minute drive from the Terrance B. Lettsome (EIS)
Airport located on Tortola (you will simply follow the island's coastline
West, there is no difficult driving involved when traveling to Fort
Recovery). Immigration and Customs are located within the EIS Airport.
From North America:
As of January 1st, 2007, U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada,
Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a Passport or other
WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from these countries. For
Canadian citizens a passport is preferred however you may also use an
original birth certificate accompanied by a valid photo ID such as a
driver's license.
From Europe: European citizens need a
valid passport to enter the British Virgin Islands. However visitors that
are residents of certain countries, require a visa in order to enter the
BVI. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI
Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief
Immigration Department, BVI Government at Tel: (284) 494-3471 or 468-3701
ext. 4700.
From the Caribbean: Please note that
citizens from some islands may need to obtain a visa to visit the British
Virgin Islands. Visitors from these Caribbean islands need to have a visa in
order to enter the BVI. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact
the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or
contact the Chief Immigration Department, BVI Government at Tel: (284)
494-3471 or 468-3701 ext. 4700.
Transportation...
What you Need:
Visitors
coming to Tortola are no longer required to obtain a temporary license,
however they must have a valid license from their Country of origin present.
A valid British Virgin Islands Driving License or Temporary license is required by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands for a period of longer than one month. For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands Driving License can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing Office in Road Town, Tortola, with a valid Driver License from another country.
Car Rental Agencies:
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in The British
Virgin Islands. Minimum age for Car Rentals is 25 with a valid license from
their country of origin. Some examples of international Car Rental agencies
on Tortola are Avis and Hertz. Local agencies
such as Denzil Clyne, D&D, Dollar, International Car
Rental, Jerry, Tola and more are also located on the island and rent
Cars and the more commonly used Jeep (Tortola has
mountainous, rugged terrain, an all wheel drive vehicle, preferably a Jeep
Tracker of some kind is strongly suggested).
Taxis:
Taxis are considered to be costly if planning on
traveling around Tortola and can end up costing you more than a rental car
or jeep. However for those who are uncomfortable
driving, Fort Recovery can arrange taxi pick-up and drop off for it's
guests' at any time, simply by visiting the main reception area.
There are Taxi stands at every port of entry on the island (air and sea),
throughout Road Town, at all major beaches, marinas and other areas of
interest. Fort Recovery programs a list of Taxis in
every guests' B-mobile cell phone (also provided upon check in) for easy access and a
stress free time getting where you need to go.
Air Travel...
Getting to the next ferry is very easy - just take a taxi at the St. Thomas Airport and let the taxi driver know that you need to take the next ferry to Tortola or Virgin Gorda (with connections to Anegada and Jost Van Dyke). The taxi drivers will know of any schedule changes and make sure you reach the proper terminal for your connection.
Remember that ferries from St. Thomas to Tortola and Virgin Gorda (with connections to Anegada and Jost Van Dyke) only operate during daylight hours - so the last ferry is usually around 5pm. Make sure that your flight arrives in time for the transfer to Red Hook (approximately 45 minutes) or make arrangements to overnight in St. Thomas and catch the ferry the following morning. Ferry service starts at approximately 7:30am. Click here to visit the BVI Tourist Board's website for the complete ferry schedule.
Sea
Travel...
If you’re arriving by sea, ports of entry are
located in Road Town and the West End on Tortola, Great Harbor on Jost Van
Dyke and St. Thomas Bay in Virgin Gorda. All vessels must clear Customs and
Immigration immediately upon arrival, and a valid passport and boat
registration papers may be required. If you are island hopping between the
BVI and USVI you will need to enter immigration into the USVI then again
upon re-entering the BVI. Fort Recovery is located in
West End and is a 5-minute drive from the West End Ferry dock and 15-minute
drive from the Road Town Ferry dock. Immigration and Customs are located at
both of these ports of entry.
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa Hotel & Resort©
Tortola, British Virgin Islands - B.V.I
Call Toll Free: (800) 367-8455 or (284)
541-0955
E-Mail: ftrhotel@surfbvi.com
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villas Resort is a member of The Caribbean Hotel Association
The BVI Tourist Office, The British Virgin Islands Hotel Association,
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