Moving to Guyana from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from British Virgin Islands to Guyana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guyana compared to British Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
GY
16.3

British Virgin Islands performs better than Guyana 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
GY
4.6t

British Virgin Islands performs better than Guyana 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
GY
13.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
GY
85.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VG
2.9%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
GY
$49,800

British Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana 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
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
GY
22.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Guyana 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 Guyana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 13.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guyana safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

VG GY
Population 38,632 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +592
Time zones 1 1