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About buying property in British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory of around 60 islands and cays east of Puerto Rico, about 151 square kilometres in all. Tortola is the commercial centre, while Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and a string of private islands draw sailing-focused and ultra-high-end buyers.
Non-Belongers need a Non-Belongers Land Holding Licence, approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and then Cabinet. The official process is stated as eight to twelve weeks, though three to five months is common in practice. Stamp duty for Non-Belongers is 12% on transfers, against 4% for Belongers, and leases to Non-Belongers carry 1.5%.
The territory has no citizenship-by-investment programme and uses the US dollar. Terrance B. Lettsome International on Tortola is the air gateway, with a daily non-stop from Miami launched in 2025. In 2024 the BVI recorded 305,876 overnight visitors, up 16.7%, within a record 1,092,139 total arrivals.
British Virgin Islands market snapshot
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Live Antillia listings | … | Antillia approved listings |
| Overnight visitors 2024 | 305,876 (+16.7%) | BVI Government press release |
| Stamp duty (Non-Belonger) | 12% | BVI Government — stamp duty |
| CBI programme | None | Not yet sourced |
| Currency | US dollar | Not yet sourced |
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How to buy property in British Virgin Islands
Step 1: Engage a local attorney
Your attorney prepares the licence application and handles title.
Step 2: Apply for the Non-Belongers Land Holding Licence
Ministry and Cabinet approval; three to five months in practice.
Step 3: Title search and due diligence
Confirm registered title, survey and any development obligations attached to the licence.
Step 4: Deposit and escrow
The deposit is held in escrow pending the licence.
Step 5: Closing and stamp duty
Pay 12% Non-Belonger stamp duty and register the transfer.
Typical buyer costs
| Stamp duty (Non-Belonger) | 12% |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty (Belonger) | 4% |
| Lease stamp duty (Non-Belonger) | 1.5% |
Planning figures only. Confirm current rates with a local attorney before you commit.
British Virgin Islands property FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in the BVI?
Yes, with a Non-Belongers Land Holding Licence approved by Cabinet.
What is the stamp duty for non-citizens in the BVI?
Non-Belongers pay 12% stamp duty on transfers.
Does the BVI offer citizenship by investment?
No. There is no citizenship-by-investment programme.
What is the average property price in the BVI?
No official index is published; Antillia will show asking prices as listings are approved.
How long does it take to buy property in the BVI?
Plan for three to five months, mainly for the licence.