Moving to Virgin Islands from Pennsylvania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pennsylvania to Virgin Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Pennsylvania to Virgin Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
16,886

people born in United States live in Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Virgin Islands?

Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

PA
88.8%
VI
64.8%

Pennsylvania performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
3.7%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$61,506
VI
$46,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
76.8 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter 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 Virgin Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Virgin Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Pennsylvania and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VI
Population 12,702,379 105,413
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1340
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911