Moving to Fiji from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly 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

KN
$1,936
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
FJ
8.1

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
47.4
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji 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

KN
4.5%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
FJ
10.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Fiji passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Fiji?

With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN FJ
Population 54,488 943,737
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911