Moving to Anguilla from Maldives

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maldives to Anguilla? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Maldives to Anguilla, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Anguilla compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
AI
28.3

Maldives performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
AI
32.1

Anguilla performs significantly better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
AI
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
AI
$12,200

Maldives performs better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Maldives passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Anguilla?

Connectivity is usually fine (Anguilla: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Anguilla offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

The official language in Anguilla is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV AI
Population 390,164 18,741
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Maldivian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +1264
Time zones 1 1