Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from India

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
KN
23.1

India 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

IN
$346
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
KN
30.3

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

IN
2.2t
KN
2.9t

India 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

IN
2.4
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
KN
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
KN
$30,100

India 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

IN
67.2 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
KN
8.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
India 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 India

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

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?

India 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 2.8 in India.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 7.3 in India. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN KN
Population 1,389,637,446 54,488
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112