JohnM wrote:
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On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:05:02 +1100, "JohnM"
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I believe that you need to contact the US embassy and The British
Virgins as you (if all goes well) you will depart as Captain of a
vessel and transit the US as a crew member on a vessel.

Nearly all countries have special regulations for ship's crews,
usually a limited visa stay as long as they depart on the ship.


Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)


Thanks for your answer Bruce. Perhaps I didn't explain too well. I will only
be transiting the US by air on the way to BVI. I probably won't enter US
waters after I exit BVI. So the US part doesn't seem to be a concern. I see
a potential problem when I fly into BVI without an ongoing or return ticket
and not yet a boat to depart on.


Have done this earlyer this year......
there was no problem tho as i had paid a deposit on the boat and had
papers to show this...my deal fell through though due to some
communication problems and things not being as told..(honest mistake)
be warned phone service there is lousey.
it boils down to what citizen are you more than anything.
and by the way a 168 dollar ticket out to st martin is a ticket out
even if you dont use it it qualifys as a transient tourist
and you should get a three month stamp as u arrive.
mine cost me 12000 to come home without a boat...not happy
as i lugged tools and spares over fully expecting to purchase the boat.
marine part are VERY expensive there.
shaun