Immigration and Health Insurance requirements in
the U.S. and British Virgin Islands

Immigration Requirements in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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In United States Virgin Islands,

If you are a U.S. citizen, a passport is not required, but it still serves as the best identification when traveling. Otherwise, you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship when departing the islands, such as a raised-seal birth certificate and government-issued photo ID.

 

If you are not a U.S. citizen, then a passport issued by your country of origin is required.

 

If you are not sure of your status, please contact the U.S. Customs & Border Protection agency (www.cbp.gov). or visit these official government links for the  U.S. Virgin Islands that provide the most updated local requirements:
 

U.S. Virgin Islands 

https://www.visitusvi.com/travel-information/travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions/

U.S. Immigration (for non-U.S. Citizens)

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors
 

Immigration Requirements in the British Virgin Islands

Residence or Belonger Status 

Eligibility rights and requirements:

• Residence Status being the right to regularly reside in the BVI only.

• Belonger Status is similar to citizenship, and signifies that the person becomes deemed to belong to the BVI. 

• Both statuses offer enhanced rights to general visitors or entry permit holders in the territory.

• Applicants must reside in the BVI for 10 years to apply for Permanent Residence. 

• To be eligible to apply for Belonger Status, the individual must reside in the BVI for 20 years, while also holding Residence Status for a minimum of 10 years.

• The application process considers character, skills, and adherence to local laws.

British Virgin Islands official government link for the that provides the most updated local requirements:
https://bvi.gov.vg/content/acquiring-residence-status
 

Health Insurance Requirements in the Virgin Islands 

Health insurance is mandatory and will allow access to private healthcare clinics that only accept fully insured patients.
 

Healthcare in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Many U.S. citizens choose to retire in the U.S. Virgin Islands because Medicare Parts A, B and even Part D prescription drug coverage is accepted in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
 

AccessHMO can guide you with using your Medicare benefits locally with important advice on Madicare Suppliments from our U.S. insurance partners listed on our home page.
 

Health Facilities in the United States Virgin Islands include good hospitals with well-trained doctors and medical professionals and are available on St. Croix and St. Thomas. The Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center on St. Croix and the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital on  St. Thomas are both centrally located. The Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center on St. John is available for patient care. 

If extensive medical care is needed, patients are transferred by medical boat to St. Thomas. Medical evacuation services are also available.

All local private healthcare facilities accept the AccessHMO membership card for fast and easy admission.
 

Healthcare in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

Under the Public Hospital Ordinance (Cap 195) free medical treatment is available at all public facilities to the elderly (being persons who are 65 or older), children (being persons aged 16 or under), police officers, firemen, prison officers, public health workers, the mentally ill, indigent persons and prisoners. All other persons must pay for medical treatment received from public health care facilities, although the cost of health care is usually less expensive than from private health care providers.

Healthcare in the BVI is predominantly provided by private healthcare providers with an overlay of public support. There is a single public hospital in the British Virgin Islands - Peebles Hospital in Road Town on Tortola. There is also one private hospital - the Bougainvillea clinic (also in Road Town). On Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, there are day clinics to serve non-emergency medical needs of residents of those islands and all providers in the BVI or British Virgin Islands, accept the AccessHMO membership card for fast and easy admission.

The advantages of having AccessHMO Health Insurance membership in either the U.S. or British Virgin Islands (BVI)

AccessHMO is much less expensive than the health insurance plans offered on the Virgin Islands, yet includes all local private clinics 

You’ll have the peace of mind in having solid Medical Evacuation coverage in case of medical emergency or to obtain specialty follow-up treatment or surgery back in the U.S., Canada & Europe.

Access to private doctors and specialists including pediatrics 

AccessHMO health insurance plans provide access to all private medical facilities in the Virgin Islands, offering primary and specialty care including pediatrics.

Shorter waiting times for appointments and to schedule medical procedures

AccessHMO can schedule your doctors appointments and secure for them, direct insurance payments which reduce waiting times for appointments and scheduling medical procedures. This saves our clients precious time to enjoy more of the Virgin Islands.

Flexibility and Coordination 

AccessHMO health insurance plans are tailored to the budget and needs of the individual clients which allows greater flexibility and choice of benefit and coverage levels.
 

AccessHMO’s licensed professionals stand ready to answer your questions and address your individual needs to find the most suitable health insurance plan with options such as Medicare supplements or medical evacuation coverage from the Virgin Islands for medical treatment back in the U.S. and also available for Canada or Europe.