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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CO
25.4
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
KN
23.1

Colombia generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate.

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CO
24.5
KN
30.3

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CO
17.0
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
4.4%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Colombia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
9.6%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
KN
$30,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
74.9 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Colombia leads in education spending.

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

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 47.4 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 generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 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 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 24.5 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 49,059,221 54,488
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