Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
KN
64.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
KN
23.1

Namibia 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

NA
$1,068
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
KN
30.9

Namibia 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

NA
1.2t
KN
2.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
2.8
KN
46.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.3%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.3%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
KN
$25,223

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NA
67.5 yrs
KN
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
KN
13.9

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Namibia 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 11.2 in Namibia.

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

Namibia 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 5.5 in Namibia. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA KN
Population 3,092,816 46,922
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —