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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
GY
16.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
GY
15.2

Guyana 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
GY
$1,331
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
GY
14.0

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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
GY
4.6t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Guyana 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
GY
13.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
GY
3.3%

Guyana 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%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
GY
$49,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
GY
22.1

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Guyana

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

Guyana passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Guyana 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 Guyana?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guyana has 13.1 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 Guyana safe for expats?

Guyana performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KN GY
Population 54,488 789,683
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +592
Time zones 1 1