Can Brits live in the British Virgin Islands?

If you’re wondering how to move to the British Virgin Islands, it’s important to note that foreigners wishing to reside in the territory, even citizens of the UK, must ask formal permission to stay. Longer stays must be approved by the BVI Immigration Department (located in Road Town, Tortola).

Is it safe to live in British Virgin Islands?

The country is safe, welcoming and ideal for raising kids. You’ll also find a perfect balance between a sleepy-island vibe and modern conveniences, so you’ll hardly be roughing it, especially the biggest island, Tortola.

Can British citizens live and work in British Virgin Islands?

Yes, all persons not deemed to Belong to the Virgin Islands, not holding a valid Certificate of Residence or Exempted from the requirement of a work permit are required to have a valid work permit to engage in gainful employment in the Virgin Islands.

How do I retire from the British Virgin Islands?

If you would like to retire in the British Virgin Islands for part of the year and own a property, you are eligible to obtain an Alien Landholding ID Card. This grants property owners permission to live in the BVI for up to six months each calendar year.

Where to go on a dive liveaboard vacation?

We offer a variety of dive liveaboards. Travel to familiar, easy to access places in the Caribbean like the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands (BVI). Considering a Pacific dive vacation?

Are there any dive liveaboards in the Bahamas?

With more than 40 years as a scuba diving liveaboard operator we know skill levels and budgets vary. For this reason, we offer three (3) different price points in the Bahamas – from budget to luxury, along with a crewed charter catamaran option that can be customized to accommodate divers and non-divers.

Are there any scuba instructors on the BVI?

With so many quiet bays, picturesque anchorages and spectacular diving and snorkeling sites, the BVI is one of the treasures of the Caribbean. Among the talented crew are two Scuba Instructors and additional Dive Masters. You can take a short Introduction to Scuba course if you are a beginner in a very ‘no Pressure’ environment.

Where to go scuba diving in the Caribbean?

Travel to familiar, easy to access places in the Caribbean like the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands (BVI). Considering a Pacific dive vacation? Check out our Indonesia dive liveaboards traveling to Raja Ampat, Komodo and the Forgotten Islands or our Philippines dive liveaboards which explore Tubbataha, Apo Reef & Coron.