Moving to British Virgin Islands from Arizona

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Arizona to British Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Arizona to British Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,994 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United States live in British Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to British Virgin Islands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Arizona and British Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
VG
77.7%

Arizona performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
VG
$34,200

Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though British Virgin Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Arizona across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and British Virgin Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in British Virgin Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check British Virgin Islands's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter British Virgin Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?

Working remotely from British Virgin Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

VG
Population6,392,01738,632
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+1284
Time zones111
Emergency number911