Moving to British Virgin Islands from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to British Virgin Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to British Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than British Virgin Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
British Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does British Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?
The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
