Moving to British Virgin Islands from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to British Virgin Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
VG
8.2

Seychelles performs better than British 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

SC
7.2t
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
31.6
VG
24.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
VG
77.7%

Seychelles performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
VG
2.9%

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Seychelles across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
VG
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
VG
11.4

British Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2006). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Seychelles 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 24.9 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?

Seychelles 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 8.0 in Seychelles.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC VG
Population 122,730 39,732
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1284
Time zones 1 1