Travel Safety Index
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British Virgin Islands

Americas

Higher risk than 52% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

43
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 26, Violent Incident 48, Civil Unrest 58, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 61, Scams 60πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5361
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5560
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5058
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4848
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4626
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Americas avg: 2318

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 8/22/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-08-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” British Virgin Islands

Is British Virgin Islands safe to travel to?
British Virgin Islands has a practical risk score of 43/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in British Virgin Islands?
The primary risk factors for travelers in British Virgin Islands are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 26/100 and violent incidents 48/100.
What is the current travel advisory for British Virgin Islands?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for British Virgin Islands is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting British Virgin Islands?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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