An Ex-Pat (short for Ex-Patriate - not Ex-Patriot) is someone who resides in a country other than their native country. Since the USVI's are a US Ter...

How much money you need will depend on your particular lifestyle. You’ll need 3 months rent (first, last and security) just to walk in the door o...

Like just about everywhere else in the world there is some crime in the USVI’s. Just because there are nice beaches, turquoise waters and palm trees ...

Are cars for sale on the island overpriced in comparison to the mainland? Are cars absolutely necessary once you arrive? Do you have any car sharing s...

Reading through the comments you've made to some of the responses (especially the last one about hurricanes) lead me to believe that you have a case o...

I do understand more now that you have pointed out many people change their minds after getting the job. I would not, and all those before me ruined i...

You should know, however, that finding employment BEFORE you actually move to the island is extremely difficult. You see, employers in the USVI's lea...

STTsailor brings up some important points which is why those of us who live in the Caribbean often say life is not necessarily better or worse than an...

.... I am hoping that we can get a place there that has a pretty large storage area so that when we make trips to the store”s” we can buy in quantity ...

People can be happy but still get frustrated by the various challenges that come with living on a relatively small island. A thing to consider is...

I am wondering if it makes sense to ship it knowing that we will be paying insurance on it and it will go mostly unused until my son gets his license ...

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I can't give you specifics but be prepared for sticker shock. Chartering an aircraft that can fly you and your dog from STX to mainland US will be ve...

Hi All. So we are making a pre move visit in November, Flights are scheduled, coming in on Thanksgiving and are exploring job and housing. So the de...

Difficult to answer because everyone's lifestyle and spending habits are different so giving a fixed dollar amount can be misleading. Here's a go...

There's a lot of great "relocation" information right here at your fingertips. Use the dropdown menus at the top of this page. Each one has numerous...

The word “Appraisal” can lead to confusion since there are two different kinds of appraisals. While it’s possible a given appraiser is qualified to g...

Most of the regular contributors on this forum will recommend that after you arrive you work in the same industry for at least a year prior to opening...

Our architect estimated 6 months for construction - actual build took 17 months and final cost was more than 2.5X's pre-construction estimates so Aand...

Anyway, I'd like to know what advice you have for a newbie coming down??? How's the public school system? Are there good ashtma doctors? Are there job...

The regulations are the same as for the mainland USA. You'll need to apply for a residency "Green Card" and obtain a Work Permit. Go here for detail...

General household thing to have at all times Assuming this is a question, then the answer is the same thing or things you have where you now live...

Lots of "spare parts" for just about everything. Something is always breaking down or needs to be replaced. (FYI - I consider it a great "win" if I ...

Process is not easy or inexpensive. Best to contact a local “labor” attorney to assist you. Contact local (BVI) Ministry of Immigration and/or M...

Simple answer - NO, a Resident Permit DOES NOT give you the ability to work. Even if you work from home you must apply for and be granted a Work Perm...