Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Dominica

moving to

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.

Get free moving quotes to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
86 ↓ 1% vs 2015

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
VC
4.8

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica 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

DM
1.3t
VC
1.3t

Dominica performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
VC
$17,900

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
VC
12.9

Dominica 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 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

Dominica passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 28.5 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 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 11.2 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.

Share this

At a Glance

DM VC
Population 74,629 100,969
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1784
Time zones 1 1