Moving to France from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Virgin Islands to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Virgin Islands to France.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Virgin Islands live in France · UN DESA

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Virgin Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
FR
1.6

France 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
FR
4.0t

Virgin Islands performs better than France across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VI
8.8
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
FR
86.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VI
12.1%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
FR
$55,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
FR
3.1

France performs significantly 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 Virgin Islands and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Electronic Travel Authorisation
France 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VI FR
Population 105,413 68,305,148
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1340 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112