Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guyana to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Living there in 2020
805 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Guyana live in Saint Kitts and Nevis · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Top countries of origin for Saint Kitts and Nevis's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
KN
64.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
KN
23.1

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
KN
30.9

Guyana 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

GY
4.6t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
KN
46.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
KN
50.8%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.0%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
KN
$25,223

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
KN
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
KN
13.9

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guyana 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 Guyana

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Guyana 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: 46.7 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?

Guyana performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 64.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

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

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Guyana and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY KN
Population 835,986 46,922
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +1869
Time zones 1 1