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Film CommissionsUS Virgin Islands Film Promotion Office
Tel: 774 8774 (ext 2243), 771 1735 (mobile) Fax: 774 4390
E-mail: ltboschulte@usvitourism.vi
Website: www.filmusvi.com
Film Office Coordinator: Lawrence T. Boschulte
Introduction
In the US Virgin Islands, you can let your imagination wander historic plantations, European towns, and even typical American settings. Shoot a stretch of scenic highway one day and a deserted beach the next. Behind the scenes, you'll also find the convenience of experienced, English-speaking crews and an impressive list of production equipment. It's an exotic location with all the comforts of home.Permits/visas
No permits or work visas are required to film in the Virgin Islands. Tax breaks/incentives
Financial incentives for filming in the Virgin Islands are on an individual negotiation basis. The Department of Tourism's Film Promotion Office reviews all proposals. Recent productions
The Four Seasons, College Hill 4 (Black Entertainment TV), Strange Days on Planet Earth - One Degree Factor (2003, National Geographic). | General Information Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT -4
Capital City: Charlotte Amalie
Population: 122,211
Area: 352 square km, 136 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 1 340
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard: NTSC
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required
Electricity: 120AV AC 60Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: USD: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1430 Mon-Thur, 0900-1400 & 1530-1700 Fri
Office:
Shops: 0900-1700 Mon-Sat (some shops open when cruise ships are in port on Sun) Public Holidays
2010
1 Jan New Year's Day, 6 Jan Three Kings' Day, 18 Jan Martin Luther King Day, 15 Feb Presidents' Day, 8 Apr Holy Thursday, 2 Apr Good Friday, 31 May Memorial Day, 3 Jul Emancipation Day, 4 Jul Independence Day, 28 Jul *Hurricane Supplication Day, 6 Sep Labor Day, 1 Oct *Virgin Islands Thanksgiving Day, 1 Nov D Hamilton Jackson Day/Liberty Day, 11 Nov Veterans' Day, 25 Nov US Thanksgiving Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Note: * Date to be confirmed Business/Social Hints: Customs and conventions are generally similar to those in the United States. The minimum drinking age is 18 years Tipping: When there is no service charge, tips are around 15-20%
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: none Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, polio*, TB*, tetanus, typhoid*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month Risks: | AirportsSaint Croix Henry E. Rohlsen (STX)
Saint Thomas Cyril E King (STT)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Citizens of U.S. Virgin Islands returning from a trip within the `Americas' holding proof of identity, i.e. birth certificate or naturalisation papers Passport Validity: Please contact nearest embassy/consulate Passport Notes: Passports must be valid 6 months beyond period of intended stay VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Holders of British passports residing in British Virgin Islands, visiting as non-residents
2) Nationals arriving directly from U.S Mainland, Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Island, Puerto Rico, Swains Island
3) Holders of Canadian Birth Certificate or Citizenship coming directly from Canada
Notes: For more information see United States visa exemptions Air TransitExit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateThe temperature stays relatively constant all year ranging from 75-85F ClothingCharts for Charlotte Amalie | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | | Min Temp (C) | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | | Humidity am (%) | 76 | 73 | 70 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 75 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 78 | 77 | | Humidity pm (%) | 65 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 65 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 67 | | Rainfall (mm) | 132 | 74 | 74 | 61 | 97 | 196 | 274 | 262 | 226 | 198 | 224 | 163 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Tourism Office
c/o Destination Marketing
Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road
Chiswick, London, W4 5PY
tel: +44 20 8994 0978 Embassy
Embassy of United States
Visa Unit, 24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 1AE
+44 20 7499 9000, 0906 820 0290* (visa enq), 0905 544 4546** (live info)
e-mail: londonconsular@state.org.uk
website: www.usembassy.org.uk
* calls cost 60p per minute
**calls cost 1.30 per minute |
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