Moving to Namibia from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Namibia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
NA
12.4

British Virgin Islands performs better than Namibia 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
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than British Virgin Islands 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
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
NA
53.0%

British Virgin Islands performs better than Namibia 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%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
NA
$11,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VG
79.7 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
NA
29.4

British Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though Namibia 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 Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VG NA
Population 38,632 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1284 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111