Moving to Virgin Islands from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
VI
49.6

Malta 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

MT
3.2t
VI
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
44.5
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MT
93.9%
VI
64.8%

Malta performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
2.9%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$47,907
VI
$44,321

Malta performs better than Virgin Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MT
83.0 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.7
VI
7.7

Malta performs better than Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta 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 10.1 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 Malta and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT VI
Population 579,704 103,792
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Maltese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —