U.S. Virgin Islands Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in U.S. Virgin Islands
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Charlotte Amalie
Currency
USD ($)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+1 340
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in U.S. Virgin Islands
Urban / City
—
Rural
56 km/h (35 mph)
Highway
88 km/h (55 mph)
Alcohol Limit
0,8 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Drive on the left side of the road (unique among US territories).
- DO Follow the underwater snorkeling trail at Trunk Bay on St. John.
- DO Explore Danish colonial architecture in Christiansted on St. Croix.
- DON'T Never use non-mineral sunscreen containing oxybenzone (strictly illegal).
- DON'T Do not walk in swimwear outside beaches.
- DON'T Do not feed sea turtles or wild marine life.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (110V / 60Hz) – US standard.
Tap Water: Mostly desalinated or cistern water. Bottled water recommended for sensitive travelers.
Insider Tip: Over two-thirds of St. John is a pristine protected National Park featuring world-renowned Trunk Bay.
