# Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for U.S. Virgin Islands?

## Answer
United Kingdom passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to U.S. Virgin Islands, but no embassy visa.

- Requirement: eTA
- Maximum stay: 3 months
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Isle of Man does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport.

- Distance between capitals: 6,453 km, straight line (~8h 6m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 81 of 243 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/isle-of-man/u-s-virgin-islands/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements) (checked September 4, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for U.S. Virgin Islands?
United Kingdom passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to U.S. Virgin Islands, but no embassy visa.

### How long can United Kingdom citizens stay in U.S. Virgin Islands without a visa?
Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### How far is U.S. Virgin Islands from Isle of Man?
About 6,453 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 6m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in U.S. Virgin Islands?
United States dollar (USD).

### What is the emergency number in U.S. Virgin Islands?
911.

### What time zone is U.S. Virgin Islands in?
St Thomas (UTC-4).

### What is the nearest airport to Charlotte Amalie?
Cyril E. King Airport (STT), about 9 km away.

### How many countries can enter U.S. Virgin Islands without a visa?
81 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter U.S. Virgin Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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