Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Guyana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guyana to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Guyana to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Guyana to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
249 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Guyana 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

How Guyana and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
19.1
VC
51.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
VC
4.8

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
13.9
VC
9.4

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
12.9
VC
29.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
VC
7.9%

Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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%
VC
18.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$32,414
VC
$12,562

Guyana performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GY
70.3 yrs
VC
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
23.2
VC
10.2

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Guyana 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 Guyana

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

With 29.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guyana and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Guyana 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 51.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.

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

Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Both Guyana and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY VC
Population 835,986 99,924
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +1784
Time zones 1 1