Do you have to go through customs for St Thomas Virgin Islands?


Do you have to go through customs for St Thomas Virgin Islands? It is a US territory but since it's a port of entry you have to do customs. You will go through Customs and Immigration upon your return to the mainland from the USVI, not upon your arrival to the USVI from the mainland. You will also go through immigration if you make a trip to the BVI. Hope that helps!


Can you travel to St Thomas without a visa?

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, suppose you are a non-U.S. citizen. In that case, visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands is just like visiting the mainland United States: You need a passport and visa.


Is St Thomas part of the US?

Saint Thomas (Danish: Sankt Thomas, Spanish: Santo Tomás, French: Saint-Thomas) is one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.


Is flying to St Thomas considered international?

First of all, you should know that boarding a flight to St. Thomas is considered domestic travel.


Do you have to go through customs on arrival?

In most cases, you'll go through customs and immigration after your flight first arrives in a new country, but there are exceptions. For example, some countries have mutual agreements intended to help speed travelers through the process, so you may go through customs and immigration before you board.


Which countries have US customs preclearance?

The US has preclearance facilities in six countries
  • Ireland: Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
  • Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
  • Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
  • Bahamas: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
  • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)