Well, let me tell you, this whole thing about getting a U.S. Virgin Islands visa, it’s a real head-scratcher. I heard folks talkin’ ’bout it down at the market, and it got me all confused. So I’m gonna try to make sense of it, just like I’m explainin’ it to my neighbor, Mildred.
Now, if you’re thinkin’ of goin’ to those islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, you might need somethin’ called a visa. But it ain’t always that simple. Seems like it depends on where you’re comin’ from and what you’re goin’ there for. They got rules, you see, lots of ’em.
First off, if you’re a U.S. citizen, well, you’re in luck! You just pack your bags and go. No need for no U.S. Virgin Islands visa if you already belong to the U.S. It’s like visitin’ your cousin across town – no special papers needed. Just hop on a plane, a direct one from the U.S. mainland, and you’re good as gold.

But, if you ain’t from ’round here, meanin’ you ain’t a U.S. citizen, then it gets a bit more complicated. They say you might need a visa, but there’s somethin’ called “visa-exempt.” I reckon that means some folks can just go without one. Like a free pass, I guess.
- If you are a U.S. citizen: No visa needed.
- If you have a green card: No visa needed.
- If you are from some other countries: Maybe no visa needed. They call it “visa-exempt.”
Now, for them that ain’t so lucky and do need a U.S. Virgin Islands visa, I hear it’s a whole process. You gotta fill out forms, lots of ’em. And they ain’t free, neither. You gotta pay some money to even ask for the visa. It’s like buyin’ a ticket, but you ain’t even sure you can get on the ride.
And get this, they say you gotta go in person for an interview. Yep, you gotta go talk to some official and they’ll ask you all sorts of questions. They even take your fingerprints! It’s like somethin’ out of a movie, I tell ya. And you gotta make an appointment, too. Can’t just show up when you feel like it.
They got these places, they call ’em “Visa Application Centers.” There’s five of ’em, I hear. In places called Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Sounds like a long way to go just to ask for a piece of paper.
Some folks are sayin’ there’s somethin’ called an “eVisa.” Sounds fancy, don’t it? I guess it’s like a visa, but you do it all online. Probably easier for them young folks who are good with computers. But for an old lady like me, I’d rather just talk to a real person.
Now, if you’re goin’ there for tourist stuff, like layin’ on the beach and drinkin’ them fancy drinks, or if you’re goin’ there for business, that might change things, too. Different rules for different reasons, I reckon.
And how you get there matters, too! They say if you go by boat, there’s only one way to get to that St. John island. Most folks fly to St. Thomas first, I hear, and then take a boat from there. Sounds like a lot of travelin’ to me.
Here’s the important part, though. Those islands, they belong to the United States. They’re a U.S. territory. So, the rules about goin’ there are kinda like the rules for goin’ anywhere else in the U.S., just with a few extra twists and turns.
So, to wrap it all up, if you’re thinkin’ about buy U.S. Virgin Islands visa, you best do your research. Figure out if you even need one, and if you do, be prepared for a whole lot of paperwork and maybe even a trip to one of them visa centers. It ain’t as easy as pie, that’s for sure.
And don’t forget, you gotta fly direct from the U.S. mainland. No funny business with stoppin’ somewhere else first. They’re strict about that, I hear. Direct flight only if you ain’t got a visa. Just like takin’ the express bus, I guess.

It’s all a bit much for this old lady to keep straight. But I hope this helps you make sense of it all. Just remember to check all the rules and regulations before you go bookin’ any trips. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to dealin’ with them government folks. They got more rules than a beehive’s got bees, I tell ya!
And one more thing! If you need a visa, there’s folks that can help you get one. They make it faster, they say. So, that might be somethin’ to think about, too. But I bet it costs extra. Nothin’s free in this world, that’s for sure.