Moving to Virgin Islands from Indonesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Indonesia to Virgin Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Indonesia to Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Virgin Islands compared to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Virgin Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Virgin Islands
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 10.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?
Indonesia performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia.
What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?
The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
