Moving to Netherlands from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Netherlands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Netherlands.

Moved in 2023
7 ↑ 40% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
NL
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
NL
3.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
NL
39.1

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
NL
6.6t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Netherlands 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
NL
44.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
NL
16.1%

Netherlands 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%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
NL
$69,300

Netherlands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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 Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

Netherlands passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Netherlands: 44.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Netherlands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN NL
Population 54,488 17,400,824
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112