Moving to New Zealand from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New Zealand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New Zealand.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New Zealand.
people moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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 generally does better on environment, though New Zealand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand 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
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Can you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New Zealand?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa Required
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 38.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though New Zealand leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 51.3 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.
