Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
VC
4.8

Burundi 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

BI
$100
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

BI
71.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
VC
1.3t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
VC
$17,900

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
VC
12.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Burundi 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 Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi 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 5.8 in Burundi.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI VC
Population 12,696,478 100,969
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French, Kirundi English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +1784
Time zones 1 1