Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Colombia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Colombia to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Colombia to Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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 Colombia to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CO
24.9
KN
64.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
KN
23.1

Colombia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CO
25.4
KN
30.9

Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
KN
2.9t

Colombia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CO
17.2
KN
46.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
3.6%
KN
50.8%

Colombia generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
8.3%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$8,562
KN
$25,223

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CO
77.9 yrs
KN
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
10.5
KN
13.9

Colombia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Colombia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Colombia

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Colombia 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 Kitts and Nevis?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46.7 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?

Colombia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 64.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Colombia.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Colombia?

Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 25.4 in Colombia. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CO KN
Population 53,425,635 46,922
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +57 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123 —