Moving to Virgin Islands from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Virgin Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
5,510

people born in Dominica live in Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Virgin Islands?

Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
VI
49.6

Dominica 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

DM
1.3t
VI
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DM
82.0%
VI
64.8%

Dominica performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
VI
$44,321

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
VI
7.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2000–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Dominica 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 10.1 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?

Dominica performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Dominica and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM VI
Population 65,871 103,792
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +1340
Time zones 1 1