Moving to Virgin Islands from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Virgin Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
VI
49.6

Namibia 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

NA
1.2t
VI
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
2.8
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NA
64.9%
VI
64.8%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Virgin Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.3%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
VI
$44,321

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NA
67.5 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Virgin Islands has 10.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Namibia performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA VI
Population 3,092,816 103,792
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —