Moving to Gabon 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 Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
GA
12.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
GA
4.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
GA
2.0t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Gabon 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
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
GA
0.5%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon 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%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
GA
$19,800

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
GA
28.6

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Gabon 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 Gabon?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon 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 Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

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

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC GA
Population 100,969 2,340,613
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +241
Time zones 1 1