Moving to Virgin Islands from Canada

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Canada to Virgin Islands? 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 Virgin Islands compared to Canada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.0
VI
49.6

Canada 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

CA
14.0t
VI
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CA
42.5
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CA
94.3%
VI
64.8%

Canada 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

CA
6.9%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$55,698
VI
$44,321

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CA
82.1 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.7
VI
7.7

Canada performs better than Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Canada passport holders can enter 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 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?

Canada performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CA VI
Population 41,651,653 103,792
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1340
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911 —