Moving to Finland from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Finland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Finland, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Finland.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Finland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Finland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Finland compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
FI
1.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
FI
4.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
FI
$6,433
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
FI
43.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland 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
FI
7.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
FI
5.5t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Finland 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
FI
34.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
FI
7.1%

Finland 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%
FI
7.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
FI
$57,500

Finland 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
FI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
FI
2.1

Finland performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines and Finland. To live, work, or study long-term in Finland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Finland's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Finland

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

Finland passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Finland 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 Finland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Finland: 34.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Finland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Finland safe for expats?

Finland performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Finland is 1.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Finland, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Finland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC FI
Population 100,969 5,601,547
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Finnish, Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +358
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112