Moving to Uruguay from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Uruguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
UY
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
UY
13.0

Uruguay 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
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
UY
46.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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
UY
2.6t

Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
UY
9.8%

Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
UY
$30,700

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
UY
8.3

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uruguay has 33.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Uruguay performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN UY
Population 54,488 3,407,213
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911