Moving to Virgin Islands from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada 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 Grenada to Virgin Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
589

people born in Grenada 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 Grenada to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
VI
49.6

Grenada 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

GD
1.5t
VI
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
29.8
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GD
70.2%
VI
64.8%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
VI
$44,321

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
VI
7.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Grenada 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?

Grenada performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GD VI
Population 117,303 103,792
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +1340
Time zones 1 1