Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Iran

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iran to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iran to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
VC
4.8

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
VC
9.4

Iran 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

IR
51.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Iran 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

IR
12.3
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
VC
$17,900

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
VC
12.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Required
Iran passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Iran 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 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

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

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR VC
Population 86,758,304 100,969
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Persian (Farsi) English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +98 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115