Moving to British Virgin Islands from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to British Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to British Virgin Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to British Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.
people born in United States live in British Virgin Islands · UN DESA
Who's moving to British Virgin Islands?
Top countries of origin for British Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.
- 2,625
- 2,553
- 2,202
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4.1,994
United States
- 1,979
- 1,574
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and British Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
United States performs better than British Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though British Virgin Islands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs better than British Virgin Islands across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands
Visa FreeData: 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?
With 21.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, British Virgin Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United States and British Virgin Islands.
Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?
United States 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 6.4 in United States.
What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?
Both United States and British Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.
