Moving to United States from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to United States? 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 States.

Moved in 2023
210 ↑ 33% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United States 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
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
US
14.2

United States 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
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
US
36.1

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
13.6t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than United States 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
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
US
$73,600

United States 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
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
US
5.2

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 States?

Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United States safe for expats?

United States performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

KN US
Population 54,488 337,341,954
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911