Moving to Iceland from Saint Kitts and Nevis
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Iceland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. 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 Iceland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Iceland?
Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.
- 21,102
- 3,918
- 3,171
- 2,604
- 2,357
- 2,284
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Iceland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iceland performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Iceland performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa Free
Iceland passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iceland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iceland has 38.2 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 Iceland safe for expats?
Iceland performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.
