Moving to Belize from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Belize — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
BZ
27.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
BZ
17.5

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
BZ
$573
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
BZ
10.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
BZ
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
BZ
0.9t

Belize performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
BZ
9.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
BZ
1.3%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
BZ
$12,800

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Belize 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
BZ
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
BZ
11.2

Belize generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Belize

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

Belize passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Belize passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Belize?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belize has 9.7 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 Belize safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Belize leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Belize is 27.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Belize, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Belize scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC BZ
Population 100,969 412,387
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +501
Time zones 1 1