Drivers holding an overseas driver's license are only allowed to drive within the BVI for up to 1 month. It is recommended that the foreign driver keep within their possession, their passport (used to enter the Territory) and overseas's driver's licence while driving within the Territory.
After the 1 month period, the foreign driver will be required to make a visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a VI Driver's Licence. The Department of Motor Vehicles is located at R & R Malone Complex, Pockwood Pond, Tortola. The contact number is 284 468 4080/81.
The following guide only applies if you have a overseas driver's licence and will be working in the BVI.
- The foreign driver will be required to take a BVI road safety/knowledge written test. A study-guide may be purchased from the DMV at a cost of $5. It is recommended that the foreign driver study the guide a few times.
- Written test is only administered on Monday to Friday; 9am - 2:30pm. The Foreign Driver License must be taken to the DMV before one can take the written test.
- Upon successful completion of the written test, the foreign driver will be issued a Written Test Certificate. The DMV personnel will also provide the foreign driver with available dates to conduct the road test. At that time a date should be agreed to.
- The road test will be administered on the agreed date between the hours of 9am and 11am.
- On the date of the road test, the foreign driver must visit the DMV with a licensed and insured vehicle. The emergency handbrakes for the vehicle must be located between the driver and the front passenger.
- On the date of the road test, the foreign driver must take the following to DMV:
- Foreign driver's license
- Written test certificate
- Social Security Card
- Valid passport
- 1 Passport-sized Photo
- Work permit card, BVI Belonger's card or (Employment letter if employed by Government)
- Proof of Blood Type
- The cost of the Driver's Licence is one year at $15 or three years at $35.
