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- Capital
- Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas)
- Dialing Code
- + 1 340
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- English, Spanish & Creole
- Best Time to Go
- December - May
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
Travel Tips
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink whilst outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
Last updated 21 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 6, 19
February: 16
March: 31
April: 2 - 3, 6
May: 25
July: 3 - 4
September: 7
October: 12
November: 1, 11, 26
December: 25, 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are required for South African passport holders
- Visas for the USA are also applicable to the US Virgin Islands
- See the USA country guide for application details
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio