Moving to Canada from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from British Virgin Islands to Canada, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
90 ↑ 7% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Canada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
CA
2.3

Canada 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
CA
14.0t

British Virgin Islands performs better than Canada 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
CA
42.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
CA
93.0%

Canada 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%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
CA
$55,800

British Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Canada 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
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
CA
4.4

Canada 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 Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Canada has 42.6 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 Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Canada?

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

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At a Glance

VG CA
Population 38,632 38,232,593
Currency United States Dollar ($) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1284 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911