Before you go
Entry requirements
For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.
Closed-loop cruise (starts and ends at the same U.S. port)? U.S. citizens may sail with a birth certificate plus government photo ID instead of a passport book (DHS rule). We still recommend a passport in case you need to fly home from a foreign port.
US Virgin Islands
U.S. territory: no passport needed- Check your passport. Bring government photo ID (a passport is easiest, especially on cruises).
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. No limit for U.S. citizens.
- On cruises that also call at foreign ports, bring your passport.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
St. Barts
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid for your stay.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 90 days.
- Carry proof of your return or onward trip, lodging and funds.
State Dept French West Indies page ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid at least 180 days beyond departure.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Granted on arrival.
- Cruise passengers on closed-loop sailings may use other WHTI documents; a passport is still best.
State Dept Antigua and Barbuda page ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
Martinique
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid for your stay.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 90 days.
- Carry proof of your return or onward trip, lodging and funds.
State Dept French West Indies page ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
St. Kitts and Nevis
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid at least 6 months.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 90 days.
- Cruise passengers on closed-loop sailings may use other WHTI documents; a passport is still best.
State Dept St. Kitts and Nevis page ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
St. Martin / Sint Maarten
Advisor will confirm- Tell us your passport and dates.
- Your advisor checks the latest rules for St. Martin / Sint Maarten with the U.S. State Department and the official government site.
- You get a simple checklist before anything is booked.
British Virgin Islands
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid on entry.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 30 days.
- Carry proof of your return or onward trip.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
