Moving to British Virgin Islands from Venezuela

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Venezuela to British Virgin Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Venezuela to British Virgin Islands, 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

How Venezuela and British Virgin Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
VG
8.2

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
VG
2.3t

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
12.9
VG
24.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

VE
76.7%
VG
77.7%

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
VG
2.9%

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
VG
77.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
VG
11.4

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2006). How we calculate this

Can you move from Venezuela to British Virgin Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting British Virgin Islands

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter British Virgin Islands without a visa.

Data: 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 24.9 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 Venezuela and British Virgin Islands.

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

The official language in British Virgin Islands is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE VG
Population 28,516,896 39,732
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +1284
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 —