Moving to Belgium from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 29% vs 2015

people born in British Virgin Islands live in Belgium · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belgium?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
BE
1.1

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VG
2.3t
BE
7.3t

British Virgin Islands performs better than Belgium 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

VG
21.8
BE
43.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
BE
91.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
BE
$63,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VG
79.7 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
BE
3.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in British Virgin Islands and Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VG BE
Population 38,632 11,847,338
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1284 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112