Moving to Bermuda from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Bermuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
BM
6.2

Bermuda 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
BM
4.1t

British Virgin Islands performs better than Bermuda 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
BM
35.9

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
BM
$99,800

British Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Bermuda 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
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
BM
2.2

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in education spending.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bermuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bermuda has 35.9 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 Bermuda safe for expats?

Bermuda performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

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

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At a Glance

VG BM
Population 38,632 72,337
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +1441
Time zones 1 1