Moving to Anguilla from Somalia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Somalia to Anguilla — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Somalia to Anguilla, 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

How Somalia and Anguilla stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SO
0.7
AI
32.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SO
27.9%
AI
81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Somalia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
18.9%
AI
8.0%
Poverty rate World Bank, 2022

share of people below the poverty line

SO
55.4%
AI
23.0%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SO
59.0 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
65.4
AI
3.1

Anguilla performs significantly better than Somalia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Somalia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Anguilla.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Anguilla?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Anguilla can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Somalia and Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

The official language in Anguilla is English. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO AI
Population 19,654,739 19,079
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, Somali English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +252 +1264
Time zones 1 1