Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Dominica

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Saint Kitts and Nevis — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Dominica to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Dominica to Saint Kitts and Nevis, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
206 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Dominica live in Saint Kitts and Nevis · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Top countries of origin for Saint Kitts and Nevis's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
KN
23.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
KN
30.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
KN
2.9t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
KN
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2000

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
KN
$30,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
KN
8.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Dominica

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

With 47.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Kitts and Nevis can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Dominica performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM KN
Population 74,629 54,488
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1869
Time zones 1 1