Moving to Virgin Islands from Latvia

moving to

What to Expect

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

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

Get free moving quotes to Virgin Islands

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LV
3.6
VI
49.6

Latvia 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

LV
3.6t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Latvia 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

LV
26.4
VI
8.8

Latvia performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.5%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LV
$37,800
VI
$46,200

Latvia 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

LV
75.9 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
4.8
VI
7.7

Latvia 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 Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Latvia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Latvia and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Latvia performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

Share this

At a Glance

LV VI
Population 1,842,226 105,413
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Latvian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112