Moving to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
VU
1.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu 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
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
VU
66.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
VU
$3,000

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Vanuatu 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
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
VU
14.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 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 Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN VU
Population 54,488 308,043
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +678
Time zones 1 1