Moving to Virgin Islands from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Virgin Islands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Virgin Islands, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Virgin Islands?
Top countries of origin for Virgin Islands's foreign-born residents.
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1.16,886
United States
- 7,103
- 5,510
- 4,642
- 4,588
- 4,067
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
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 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 performs better than Virgin Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
United States performs better than 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 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.
United States passport holder visiting 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 Virgin Islands?
With 8.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, 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 Virgin Islands.
Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?
United States performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?
Both United States and Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.
