Moving to Costa Rica from Virgin Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Virgin Islands to Costa Rica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Virgin Islands to Costa Rica, based on official data.
Who's moving to Costa Rica?
Top countries of origin for Costa Rica's foreign-born residents.
- 350,854
- 28,214
- 25,530
- 16,682
- 15,209
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96.8
Virgin Islands
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Virgin Islands to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Virgin Islands performs better than Costa Rica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Costa Rica performs significantly 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
Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Costa Rica leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Virgin Islands performs better than Costa Rica across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Virgin Islands and Costa Rica. To live, work, or study long-term in Costa Rica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Costa Rica's immigration authority.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Virgin Islands
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Costa Rica?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Costa Rica has 21.3 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 Costa Rica safe for expats?
Costa Rica performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Costa Rica is 17.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.
What language do they speak in Costa Rica?
The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish. In Virgin Islands, the official language is English.
