Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Jamaica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jamaica to Saint Kitts and Nevis — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jamaica to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Jamaica to Saint Kitts and Nevis, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Jamaica 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.
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Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jamaica and Saint Kitts and Nevis stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jamaica generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Jamaica generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Jamaica leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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?
With 47.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Kitts and Nevis can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jamaica and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?
Jamaica generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Jamaica?
Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
