Moving to Greece 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 Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2015
1 ↓ 50% vs 2010

people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KN
64.2
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.9
GR
65.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece 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

KN
2.9t
GR
5.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KN
46.7
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
GR
20.3%

Greece 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, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$25,223
GR
$26,948

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KN
72.3 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
13.9
GR
3.2

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

Can you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Greece?

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Greece 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 Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 44.7 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 Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 64.2 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 30.9 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN GR
Population 46,922 10,413,962
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112