Moving to British Virgin Islands from Italy

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Italy to British Virgin Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Italy 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

The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
VG
8.2

Italy performs better than British 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

IT
5.1t
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Italy 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

IT
31.5
VG
21.8

Italy performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
VG
$34,200

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though British Virgin Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
VG
14.2

Italy performs better than British Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter British Virgin Islands without a visa.

Data: 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does British Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Italy performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT VG
Population 61,095,551 38,632
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1284
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112