Moving to Zimbabwe from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
ZW
6.7

Zimbabwe 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
ZW
0.8t

Virgin Islands performs better than Zimbabwe 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
ZW
1.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
ZW
35.0%

Virgin Islands performs better than Zimbabwe 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%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
ZW
$3,500

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
ZW
28.5

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.3 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 Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Virgin Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VI ZW
Population 105,413 15,121,004
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999