St. Thomas is the western-most district of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It is accessible by boat or plane.
American citizens arranging air travel or cruise accommodations originating from the United States mainland or outlying territories do not need to have a passport. Travel to St. Thomas is no different than air travel from one U.S. state to the next.
Travelers from other parts of the U.S. to St. Thomas will be screened for identification at their point of departure if flying or boarding a cruise. If you are traveling in your own boat to a St. Thomas dock, you do need to have proof of your U.S. citizenship upon arrival.
Proof of citizenship encompasses any document that reasonably verifies a person's birth in the United States or a person's naturalization. Adequate documentation includes birth certificates and passports.
Although not required for travel to St. Thomas, a passport can be used as proof of citizenship upon arrival on the island. You can apply for a passport through the Department of State by submitting evidence of citizenship, identification and the DS-11 application form.
