Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from France

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What to Expect

Considering a move from France to Saint Kitts and Nevis? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from France 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

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
KN
23.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
KN
30.3

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

FR
4.0t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than France 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

FR
49.4
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FR
21.6%
KN
50.8%

France performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.3%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
KN
$30,100

France generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FR
82.6 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
KN
8.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
France 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 France

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

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

France 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 1.6 in France.

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

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 33.4 in France. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR KN
Population 68,305,148 54,488
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +33 +1869
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112