Moving to Virgin Islands from Brunei

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brunei to Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Virgin Islands compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
VI
49.6

Brunei performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Brunei across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
21.2
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BN
96.3%
VI
64.8%

Brunei performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$32,235
VI
$44,321

Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BN
75.5 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
8.6
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Brunei across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2013), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Brunei passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Virgin Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 10.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN VI
Population 466,330 103,792
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +1340
Time zones 1 1