Moving to Virgin Islands from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Virgin Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Virgin Islands.

Living there in 2020
7,103

people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

The numbers behind daily life in Virgin Islands compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
VI
49.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
2.9t
VI
0.0t

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
VI
8.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
VI
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
VI
$46,200

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 8.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

KN VI
Population 54,488 105,413
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +1340
Time zones 1 1