Moving to Namibia from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
NA
12.4

Namibia 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
NA
1.2t

Virgin Islands performs better than Namibia 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
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
NA
53.0%

Virgin Islands performs better than Namibia 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%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
NA
$11,500

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
NA
29.4

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa 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 Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Namibia performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VI NA
Population 105,413 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111