Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Kitts and Nevis, based on official data.
people born in Antigua and Barbuda live in Saint Kitts and Nevis · UN DESA
Who's moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Top countries of origin for Saint Kitts and Nevis's foreign-born residents.
- 805
- 634
- 445
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4.417
Antigua and Barbuda
- 275
- 250
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis
Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 47.4 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.
