Moving to Grenada 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 Grenada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Grenada.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
14

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

Who's moving to Grenada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
GD
13.7

British Virgin Islands performs better than Grenada 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
GD
1.5t

Grenada 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
GD
29.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
GD
70.2%

British Virgin Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
GD
24.0%

British Virgin Islands performs better than Grenada 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
GD
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
11.4
GD
16.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2006). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Grenada 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 Grenada?

With 29.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Grenada 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 Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 13.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Grenada?

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

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At a Glance

VG GD
Population 39,732 117,303
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +1473
Time zones 1 1