Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from New Caledonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Caledonia to Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NC
3.1
KN
23.1

New Caledonia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NC
17.1t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than New Caledonia 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

NC
19.2
KN
47.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NC
82.0%
KN
79.0%

New Caledonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NC
11.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$35,700
KN
$30,100

New Caledonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NC
78.8 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NC
5.0
KN
8.3

New Caledonia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter New Caledonia 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 Kitts and Nevis?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 47.4 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?

New Caledonia 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 3.1 in New Caledonia.

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NC KN
Population 297,160 54,488
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +687 +1869
Time zones 1 1