Moving to Mexico from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mexico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mexico, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
2

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mexico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VC
51.3
MX
24.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
MX
12.0

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
MX
25.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
MX
3.6t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Mexico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
29.5
MX
21.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
MX
45.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.0%
MX
2.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$12,562
MX
$13,889

Mexico performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VC
71.4 yrs
MX
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
10.2
MX
12.1

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in life expectancy.

Can you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mexico?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mexico is 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 51.3 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC MX
Population 99,924 131,946,900
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number — 911