Is British Virgin Islands safe in 2026?
British Virgin Islands scores 94.5/100 on the live safety index — very safe. The main pressure on the score comes from natural disasters, crime. The score has been stable for 23 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 94.5/100).
94.5 /100very safe
30-day trend
British Virgin Islands's score fell by −2.4 over the last 30 days (96.9 → 94.5).
Threat breakdown
| Category | Pressure | Score / cap |
|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters | 1.9 / 5 | |
| Crime | 1.8 / 15 | |
| Economy | 0.7 / 8 | |
| Political instability | 0.8 / 15 | |
| Ecology | 0.0 / 1 | |
| Public health | 0.1 / 3 | |
| Internet freedom | 0.0 / 7 | |
| Military conflict | 0.1 / 30 | |
| Nuclear risk | 0.0 / 12 | |
| Sanctions | 0.0 / 4 |
Higher category scores mean more threat pressure; each category is capped by its weight in the 0–100 index. How scores are computed.
Official travel advisory
1 Exercise Normal Precautions
The U.S. State Department places British Virgin Islands at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. Our live index reads 94.5/100. That advisory was last revised May 22, 2026, 102 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
The British Virgin Islands is considered broadly safe for visitors, and neither the risk indicators nor the overall assessment have shifted since the previous review. Hurricanes strike the territory on a recurring basis, making weather and natural-disaster conditions a standing consideration for anyone traveling there. Firearms and ammunition are treated seriously under local law, and travelers departing the United States are expected to inspect their bags for stray rounds or weapons left behind from earlier trips.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised May 22, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
No threat events have been recorded for British Virgin Islands — the index is holding on baseline factors alone.
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 94.5/100 (generated )
No recent events or negative momentum affect the high baseline.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | 94.5 | — | |
| United States Virgin Islands | 88.2 | −6.3 | |
| Anguilla | 94.4 | −0.1 | |
| Saint Martin | 92.0 | −2.5 | |
| Sint Maarten | 89.6 | −4.9 | |
| Saint Barthelemy | 95.7 | +1.3 |