Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Canada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Canada to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Canada to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Canada to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
173 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Canada live in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Top countries of origin for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Canada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.3
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CA
4.7
VC
4.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CA
$7,646
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CA
25.0
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CA
8.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CA
14.0t
VC
1.3t

Canada 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

CA
42.6
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CA
3.7%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
5.4%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$55,800
VC
$17,900

Canada 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

CA
83.8 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.4
VC
12.9

Canada generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Canada.

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?

With 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Canada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Canada 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 2.3 in Canada.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).

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

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

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At a Glance

CA VC
Population 38,232,593 100,969
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1784
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911