Moving to Virgin Islands from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Trinidad and Tobago to Virgin Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,758

people born in Trinidad and Tobago live in Virgin Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Virgin Islands?

Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
39.5
VI
49.6

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
19.6t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
25.4
VI
8.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TT
79.0%
VI
64.8%

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
4.2%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
VI
$46,200

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Trinidad and Tobago 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?

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

Both Trinidad and Tobago and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

TT VI
Population 1,405,646 105,413
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +1340
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990