Moving to Guyana from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Guyana? Here's how the two 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 Guyana.
people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Guyana · UN DESA
Who's moving to Guyana?
Top countries of origin for Guyana's foreign-born residents.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guyana 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 Guyana 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guyana 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 performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Guyana 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 performs better than Guyana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Guyana. To live, work, or study long-term in Guyana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guyana's immigration authority.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa Free
Guyana 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 Guyana?
Connectivity is usually fine (Guyana: 12.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guyana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Guyana safe for expats?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Guyana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guyana is 19.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 51.3 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in Guyana compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Guyana, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Guyana scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in Guyana?
Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Guyana share the same official language: English.
