Moving to Anguilla from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Anguilla? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United Arab Emirates 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

The numbers behind daily life in Anguilla compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.7
AI
28.3

United Arab Emirates performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.8
AI
32.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
AI
81.6%

United Arab Emirates performs better than Anguilla across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.2%
AI
8.0%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2003

share of people below the poverty line

AE
19.5%
AI
23.0%

United Arab Emirates performs better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AE
83.1 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
3.8
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from United Arab Emirates to Anguilla?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Anguilla: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Anguilla offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in United Arab Emirates.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

The official language in Anguilla is English. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE AI
Population 11,513,149 19,079
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +971 +1264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —