Moving to United Kingdom from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
7,998 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom 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
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
GB
31.7

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
4.2t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
GB
3.8

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Saint Kitts and Nevis and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KN GB
Population 54,488 67,791,400
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999