Moving to Solomon Islands from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
SB
3.7

Solomon Islands 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
SB
0.4t

Virgin Islands performs better than Solomon Islands 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
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
SB
36.0%

Virgin Islands performs better than Solomon 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%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
SB
20.0

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 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 Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Virgin Islands and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VI SB
Population 105,413 702,694
Currency United States Dollar ($) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +677
Time zones 1 1