Moving to Dominica from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Dominica.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
85

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

Who's moving to Dominica?

Top countries of origin for Dominica'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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
DM
27.1

British Virgin Islands performs better than Dominica 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
DM
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VG
24.9
DM
20.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
DM
82.0%

British Virgin Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
DM
23.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VG
77.4 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
11.4
DM
33.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2000–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2006). How we calculate this

Can you move from British Virgin Islands to Dominica?

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 20.9 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 Dominica safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

VG DM
Population 39,732 65,871
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +1767
Time zones 1 1