Moving to Anguilla from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Anguilla — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Anguilla.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
AI
28.3

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
AI
32.1

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
AI
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
AI
$12,200

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Anguilla leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
AI
3.1

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Anguilla without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Anguilla?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Anguilla can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla.

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC AI
Population 100,969 18,741
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +1264
Time zones 1 1