Moving to United States from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to United States.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
US
5.8

United States 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
US
13.6t

Virgin Islands performs better than United States 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
US
38.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
US
94.7%

United States 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%
US
4.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$44,321
US
$90,027

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VI
80.8 yrs
US
78.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
US
5.5

Virgin Islands generally does better on family life, though United States leads in infant mortality.

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

Can you move from Virgin Islands to United States?

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Virgin Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United States?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 38.9 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 United States safe for expats?

United States performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

VI US
Population 103,792 341,784,857
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1340 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number — 911