General FAQs

Where are the Virgin Islands?
http://bvi.org.uk/islands/onthemap

What is the time difference between England and the VI?
The BVI is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time, and the clock does not change for summer time. In winter, at 12:00 noon in London, the time in the BVI is 8:00 AM; the time in New York is 7:00 AM. In summer time, at 12:00 noon in London, the time in the BVI is 7:00 AM, and the time in New York is also 7:00 AM.

What relationship does the Virgin Islands have with the United Kingdom?
http://bvi.org.uk/government

How do I get married in the VI?
For information about getting married in the VI, visit the Civil Registry and Passport Office, Deputy Governor’s Office and the BVI Tourist Board’s Weddings page.

How do I find out about purchasing property in the VI?
http://bvi.org.uk/islands/purchasingproperty

What do you do if you want to register a yacht in the VI?
http://bvi.org.uk/business/shippingregistry

What are the public holidays in the Virgin Islands?
http://bvi.org.uk/islands/publicholidays