Moving to Virgin Islands from Anguilla

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Anguilla to Virgin Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Anguilla to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Anguilla to Virgin Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
971

people born in Anguilla live in Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Virgin Islands?

Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Anguilla to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
VI
49.6

Anguilla performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
VI
8.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
VI
64.8%

Anguilla performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

AI
$12,200
VI
$46,200

Anguilla generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
VI
7.7

Anguilla performs better than Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Virgin Islands has 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Anguilla performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Anguilla and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AI VI
Population 18,741 105,413
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +1340
Time zones 1 1