Moving to Chile from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Virgin Islands to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
CL
6.3

Chile performs significantly 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

VI
0.0t
CL
3.9t

Virgin Islands performs better than Chile across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VI
10.1
CL
23.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
CL
95.6%

Chile performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VI
11.4%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$44,321
CL
$17,995

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Virgin Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VI
80.8 yrs
CL
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
CL
5.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Virgin Islands and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Chile passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Chile?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 23.7 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 Chile safe for expats?

Chile performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Chile?

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

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At a Glance

VI CL
Population 103,792 19,859,921
Currency United States Dollar ($) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1340 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number — 131