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Persons using different passports when traveling with ESTA run risk of being ‘flagged’- VI Go’vt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has advised that individuals traveling with an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) should utilise the same passport to depart and re-enter the Territory to avoid being inaccurately recorded.
VZ duo claims passports stolen; Overstayed 12 months in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The two Venezuelans, who were placed before the Magistrate’s Court and fined $1,000 each for overstaying for nearly a year, admitted to remaining in the territory without permission from an immigration officer because a friend reportedly stole their passports.
DR man overstayed in VI to escape abusive wife- Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Through an interpreter, Dominican Republic national Felix Rodriguez said he remained illegally in the Virgin Islands because his wife, who lives in his home country, was abusive to him.
Kittitian who overstayed 1 yr, 8 mths said he couldn't find a 'sponsor'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A St Kitts national, who unlawfully remained for one year and eight months in the territory and used an alias to police, was fined $1,350 and ordered to spend four months at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP).