Moving to Japan from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
18 ↑ 157% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Japan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Japan 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
JP
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
JP
2.7

Japan 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
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
JP
26.1

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan 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
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
JP
7.8t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Japan 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
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
JP
36.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Japan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
JP
$46,300

Japan 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
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
JP
1.9

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Japan

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

Japan passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Japan 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 Japan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Japan: 37.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Japan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Japan safe for expats?

Japan performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC JP
Population 100,969 124,214,766
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110