Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Eritrea 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

ER
14.6
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
KN
23.1

Eritrea 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

ER
$87
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
KN
30.3

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2t
KN
2.9t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
KN
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
KN
$30,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
KN
8.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Eritrea 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 14.6 in Eritrea.

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

Eritrea 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 0.7 in Eritrea. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER KN
Population 6,209,262 54,488
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +1869
Time zones 1 1