Moving to Virgin Islands from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
517

people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 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

VC
40.4
VI
49.6

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
1.3t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
VI
8.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
18.7%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
VI
$46,200

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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?

With 8.8 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Virgin Islands.

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC VI
Population 100,969 105,413
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +1340
Time zones 1 1