Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Dominica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, based on official data.
people born in Dominica 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Dominica across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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 29.5 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?
Dominica 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 51.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Dominica?
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Both Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.
