Moving to Spain from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Spain — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Spain, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2019
16 ↑ 129% vs 2018

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Spain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
ES
44.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
4.5t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
ES
$46,400

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
ES
2.5

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Spain 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 Spain?

With 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Spain can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Spain.

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN ES
Population 54,488 47,163,418
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112