Moving to Virgin Islands from Cuba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
VI
49.6

Cuba 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

CU
1.9t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Cuba 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

CU
2.9
VI
8.8

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
VI
$46,200

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
VI
7.7

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Virgin Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Cuba 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?

With 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Virgin Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cuba and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

CU VI
Population 11,008,112 105,413
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106