Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2025

HR 362 would extend the existing visa waiver program to the U.S. Virgin Islands, allowing citizens from designated countries to visit for tourism or business without a visa for up to 45 days, similar to current rules for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to consult with territorial governors and consider security factors before granting waivers, and mandates regulations listing eligible countries (including Caribbean Community members) while allowing DHS to suspend waivers for security risks. The bill also adds a processing fee to cover administrative costs for these entries. This directly affects travelers from participating countries visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands and modifies existing immigration law to include the territory in the visa waiver framework.