Moving to Virgin Islands from Colombia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Colombia to Virgin Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Colombia to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CO
25.4
VI
49.6

Colombia 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

CO
1.8t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Colombia 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

CO
17.0
VI
8.8

Colombia performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
9.6%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
VI
$46,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
74.9 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
VI
7.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Colombia passport holders need a visa 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Virgin Islands has 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Colombia performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 in Colombia.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

CO VI
Population 49,059,221 105,413
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +57 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123