Moving to British Virgin Islands from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to British Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to British Virgin Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Kitts and Nevis to British Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,574 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis live in British Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to British Virgin Islands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and British 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

KN
23.1
VG
8.2

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
47.4
VG
21.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
VG
77.7%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
VG
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
VG
$34,200

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
VG
14.2

British Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis and British Virgin Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in British Virgin Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check British Virgin Islands's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter British 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 British Virgin Islands?

With 21.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, British 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and British Virgin Islands.

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

Both Saint Kitts and Nevis and British Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KN VG
Population 54,488 38,632
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +1284
Time zones 1 1