Moving to Gabon from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
GA
12.5

Gabon 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
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
GA
4.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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
GA
2.0t

Gabon 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
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
GA
0.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
GA
28.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Gabon 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 Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Gabon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 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 Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

KN GA
Population 54,488 2,340,613
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +241
Time zones 1 1