Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guinea-Bissau to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
KN
23.1

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
KN
30.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
0.2t
KN
2.9t

Guinea-Bissau 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
KN
50.8%

Guinea-Bissau 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, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
KN
$30,100

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 47.4 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 Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW KN
Population 2,026,778 54,488
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +245 +1869
Time zones 1 1