Moving to Virgin Islands from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain to Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
VI
49.6

Spain 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

ES
4.5t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Spain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
39.2
VI
10.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

ES
95.8%
VI
64.8%

Spain performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
10.4%
VI
11.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$38,627
VI
$44,321

Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ES
83.9 yrs
VI
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.6
VI
7.7

Spain performs better than Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Can you move from Spain to Virgin Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Spain passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 10.1 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?

Spain performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES VI
Population 49,355,143 103,792
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +1340
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —