Moving to British Virgin Islands from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahamas to British Virgin Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bahamas to British Virgin Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to British Virgin Islands.

Living there in 2020
29 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas 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

The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
VG
8.2

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
VG
21.8

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
VG
$34,200

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
VG
14.2

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Bahamas 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does British Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

BS VG
Population 355,608 38,632
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1284
Time zones 1 1