All embassies shall be located in the capital city, Charlotte Amalie, on the Island of Saint Thomas. Consulates may be opened anywhere in the country, with a maximum of two per nation.
Please note when deciding what vehicles to supply your mission with, that the VIR drives on the left
Rights of the Host Nation
Embassy grounds will not be entered by local authorities without authorisation of the national government of the host of the ambassador posted at the embassy. Permission will be assumed in the case of emergencies such as fire, but host nations may make other arraignments with local authorities. All embassies and consulates may have one plane stored at a local airport.
Diplomatic Immunity
Subject | May be arrested or detained | Residence may be entered subject to ordinary procedures | May be issued traffic ticket | May be subpoenaed as witness | May be prosecuted |
Ambassador or equivalent | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy administrative or technical staff | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Member of embassy service staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Career consular officers | Yes, if for a felony and pursuant to a warrant. | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Testimony may not be compelled in any case. | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Honorary consular officers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Consular employees | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, for official acts. Yes, in all other cases | No for official acts. Otherwise, yes |
Embassy Application Form
Consulate Application
Please fill out one for each location. Consulates may be in any town on any island, whether in the former American or British Islands.