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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Ireland.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
IE
2.8

Ireland 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
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
IE
40.6

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
IE
6.0t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
IE
$115,600

Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
IE
3.5

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

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

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At a Glance

VC IE
Population 100,969 5,275,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112