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Overnighting in USVI

Posted By: Vern_L_Equinox

Overnighting in USVI - 12/12/2020 08:00 PM

Forgive the newbie question. After eight sailing trips to the BVI we're considering venturing over to St. John's for a night or two (in December 2021). I've been reading that clearing customs into the USVI can be done with an app on your phone. Can that be done anywhere as long as you have a signal? Or do you still need to enter a port with a C&I office? Thank you. (Been off Travel-Talk for over a year - amazed at the wealth of information provided by you fine folks.)
Posted By: BaardJ

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/12/2020 08:27 PM

You'll first need to clear out from the BVI. Use ROAM app to submit your entry to US Customs & Border Patrol. You will need to be physically with US waters for the app to process your submittal. You may need to follow-up with a phone call to St John CBP if you don't hear back within 15-30 minutes.
Posted By: Deepcut

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/12/2020 10:39 PM

And the boat (I believe must be US registered) must have a CBP registration sticker.... Then it is easy with App, once in US waters with Cell signal.
Posted By: ecm56

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/12/2020 11:08 PM

If you are returning to the BVI, I believe you will have to have another test and quarantine when you do return to the BVI . . . is that correct?
Posted By: sleepychef

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/13/2020 01:01 AM

yes
Posted By: Latadjust

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/13/2020 01:35 AM

And hopefully by December 2021, no more quarantine
Posted By: Deepcut

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/13/2020 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by Latadjust
And hopefully by December 2021, no more quarantine


Vacine >>> Vacations in 2021!
Posted By: Vern_L_Equinox

Re: Overnighting in USVI - 12/19/2020 01:38 PM

Thanks all for your input. And yes, we are hoping by December of 2021 the whole COVID thing is but an unpleasant memory.
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