Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Program
Official: Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2025
This bill creates a program that lets certain travelers visit the Virgin Islands without needing a visa for a short stay. It aims to boost tourism while ensuring safety and security.
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a visa waiver program for nationals of certain countries to enter the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, the bill expands an existing program that authorizes nonimmigrant visa waivers for nationals of certain countries to enter Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands to also authorize waivers for entry to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under this program, DHS may provide a waiver admitting a nonimmigrant visitor for up to 45 days if the waiver does not represent a threat to the welfare, safety, or security of the United States or its territories or commonwealths.
1. This bill allows visitors to the Virgin Islands to enter without a visa for up to 45 days. 2. The Secretary of Homeland Security will decide if a visitor can use this waiver based on safety and security. 3. Countries whose citizens can use this waiver will be listed in regulations. 4. Visitors must give up certain rights to contest their entry if denied. 5. The Secretary will monitor visitor admissions and can suspend the waiver if issues arise.
Travelers from specific countries who want to visit the Virgin Islands.