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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Canada, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
235 ↓ 6% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Canada · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Canada?

Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
CA
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
CA
4.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
CA
25.0

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
CA
14.0t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Canada leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
CA
3.7%

Canada 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%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
CA
$55,800

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
CA
4.4

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

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Canada

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Canada.
Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Canada has 42.6 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 Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC CA
Population 100,969 38,232,593
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911