Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belgium to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
VC
4.8

Belgium performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
VC
9.4

Belgium 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

BE
15.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
VC
1.3t

Belgium 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

BE
43.5
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
VC
7.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
VC
$17,900

Belgium 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

BE
81.9 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
VC
12.9

Belgium performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium

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

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

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

Belgium 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 63.9 in Belgium. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE VC
Population 11,847,338 100,969
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Dutch, French, German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112