Moving to British Virgin Islands from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to British Virgin Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Costa Rica to British Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Costa Rica to British Virgin Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than British Virgin Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though British Virgin Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Costa Rica performs better than British Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2006). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica and British Virgin Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in British Virgin Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check British Virgin Islands's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?
Internet is rarely the blocker — British Virgin Islands has 24.9 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 British Virgin Islands safe for expats?
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.8 in Costa Rica.
What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?
The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
