Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
VC
4.8

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
VC
9.4

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
VC
1.3t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
VC
28.5

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
VC
$17,900

Bahamas performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
VC
12.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Bahamas 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 28.5 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 Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Both Bahamas and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS VC
Population 355,608 100,969
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1784
Time zones 1 1