Moving to Virgin Islands from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa 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 Samoa to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
VI
49.6

Samoa 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

WS
1.6t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Samoa 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

WS
0.8
VI
8.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
VI
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
VI
$46,200

Samoa 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

WS
75.2 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
VI
7.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Samoa 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 8.8 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?

Samoa performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS VI
Population 206,179 105,413
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +1340
Time zones 1 1