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Caribbean · Country dossier
British Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands
CapitalRoad Town
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
PowerType A / B · 110 V
LanguagesEnglish
British Virgin Islands, with its capital in Road Town, is in Caribbean and home to about 39.5K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the United States dollar (USD). Most international arrivals come through Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS).
- Region
- Americas · Caribbean
- Population
- 39.5K (39,471)
- Area
- 151 km²
Right now in Road Town
Local time in Road Town — America/Tortola
Weather in Road Town
Before you go
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Booking.com
Hotels, apartments and guesthouses in Road Town and beyond, many with free cancellation.
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Welcome Pickups
Pre-booked, fixed-price transfer from EIS to your stay.
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Airalo
Get data in British Virgin Islands the moment you land — install the eSIM before you fly.
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SafetyWing
Travel medical cover you can start while already abroad.
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NordVPN
Keep banking and email private on hotel and airport Wi-Fi.
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in British Virgin Islands over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1284
- Internet domain
- .vg
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Time zones
- America/Tortola
Power
Plug types: Type A, Type B
Voltage 110 V · Frequency 60 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in British Virgin Islands
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — British Virgin Islands, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.