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Last update: April 5, 2026

Updated daily

British Virgin Islands

9 9.0 out of 10

Safety Score

Yes, safe to travel

Last updated: April 5, 2026 8% data coverage

British Virgin Islands has a safety score of 9.0/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.0/10), while the strongest area is health (9.4/10). This score is calculated daily from 3+ independent public sources.

British Virgin Islands has a travel safety score of 9.0/10, ranking 20th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Health (9.4/10) while the main area of concern is Environment (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 3+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.

What are the safety risk areas?

Crime 5.0/10
Governance 5.0/10
Environment 5.0/10
Conflict 5.1/10
Health 9.4/10

What do governments say?

Government of Canada

Level 1

Exercise normal security precautions

Updated: Apr 5, 2026 Source

US State Department

Level 1

Exercise Normal Precautions

Updated: Aug 22, 2024 Source

How does British Virgin Islands compare to nearby countries?

CountryScoreConflictCrimeHealthGovernanceEnvironment
British Indian Ocean Territory9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Saint Martin9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Pitcairn9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Svalbard and Jan Mayen9.95.05.05.05.05.0
British Virgin Islands9.05.15.09.45.05.0

How has the safety score changed over time?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to British Virgin Islands in 2026?

British Virgin Islands has a safety score of 9.0/10, classified as Low risk.

This score is updated daily using data from 3+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.

What is the biggest risk when traveling to British Virgin Islands?

The area of greatest concern for British Virgin Islands is crime, with a score of 5.0/10.

Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.

Do I need travel insurance for British Virgin Islands?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to British Virgin Islands. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.

This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.

Where does the data come from?

  • Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal

    Fetched: Apr 5, 2026

  • advisories_tier1

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  • worldbankRecent

    World Bank Development Indicators -- governance, health, and environment data

    Fetched: Mar 19, 2026

What are the safety risk areas? — Detail

Crime 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Governance 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Environment 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Conflict 5.1/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 7%

Indicators Value Source Year
advisory level us 10.0/10 advisories_us 2026
advisory level ca 10.0/10 advisories_ca 2026
advisory level nl 10.0/10 advisories_nl 2026

Health 9.4/10 · Low · Coverage: 33%

Indicators Value Source Year
wb child mortality 9.4/10 worldbank 2023