Moving to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Timor-Leste 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
TL
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
TL
12.0

Timor-Leste 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
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
TL
7.7

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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
TL
0.5t

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
TL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
TL
28.3%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Timor-Leste leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
TL
$4,600

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
TL
33.7

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Timor-Leste?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste.

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN TL
Population 54,488 1,445,006
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +670
Time zones 1 1