Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Saint Kitts and Nevis — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Saint Kitts and Nevis stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
KN
23.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
KN
47.4

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 1998

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
KN
4.5%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
KN
8.3

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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?

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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SH KN
Population 7,925 54,488
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +1869
Time zones 1 1