Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two countries 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 Vincent and the Grenadines to Antigua and Barbuda.
people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA
Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?
Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.
- 6,811
- 4,963
- 4,173
- 2,747
- 1,865
- 1,189
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?
Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.
