Moving to Virgin Islands from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
VI
49.6

Brazil performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Brazil across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
VI
8.8
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
VI
64.8%

Brazil performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
VI
$46,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
VI
7.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Brazil passport holders need a visa to enter Virgin Islands.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

With 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Virgin Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Brazil and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Brazil performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR VI
Population217,240,060105,413
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesPortugueseEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+55+1340
Time zones41
Emergency number190