U.S. Virgin Islands
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for U.S. Virgin Islands
You · American passport
No limit
Your own country. No limit.
travel.state.gov · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Set at the border
It comes in on a temporary import. When the time runs out, it has to leave.
cbp.gov · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 10 days out
From the US/PR: current rabies vaccine (10 days after a first shot) and a health certificate within 10 days, emailed a business day ahead. See the steps
doa.vi.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch U.S. Virgin Islands.
We'll email you if U.S. Virgin Islands's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into U.S. Virgin Islands.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Before you go
Current rabies vaccine
Dog or cat must be currently vaccinated for rabies (or have an adequate FAVN titer within 12 months). Pets too young to vaccinate are refused.
- At least 10 days after the rabies shot
10 days after a first rabies vaccine
After a first-time rabies vaccine, wait 10 days before arrival (no wait for an on-time booster).
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- Within 10 days before you arrive
Health certificate within 10 days
APHIS 7001, official state CVI or approved eCVI issued within 10 days of arrival.
- At least 1 day before you arrive
Email certificate 1 business day ahead
Email the certificate to veterinaryservices@doa.vi.gov at least 1 business day before arrival.
doa.vi.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in U.S. Virgin Islands
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Your country | No limit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa needed | Set by the visa | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa needed | Set by the visa | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa needed | Set by the visa | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Usually up to 180 days | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in U.S. Virgin Islands
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Temporary import | Set at the border | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | cbp.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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