Moving to Venezuela from British Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from British Virgin Islands to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VG
8.2
VE
12.6

British Virgin Islands performs better than Venezuela 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
VE
3.4t

British Virgin Islands performs better than Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VG
77.7%
VE
78.7%

British Virgin Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2018

a broad measure of economic output per person

VG
$34,200
VE
$7,704

British Virgin Islands performs better than Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VG
14.2
VE
17.7

British Virgin Islands performs better than Venezuela 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 Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.2 in British Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In British Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VG VE
Population 38,632 29,789,730
Currency United States Dollar ($) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1284 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171