Moving to Turkey from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. 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 Turkey.

Moved in 2021
134

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

Who's moving to Turkey?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkey 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
TR
2.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
TR
21.7

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey 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
TR
5.4t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
TR
43.4%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
TR
$34,400

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
TR
19.4

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey.
Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Turkey 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 Turkey?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN TR
Population 54,488 83,047,706
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages English Turkish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112