Moving to Norway 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 Norway — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. 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 Norway, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
4 ↓ 20% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Norway?

Top countries of origin for Norway'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 Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
NO
51.7

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
NO
7.2t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
NO
$90,500

Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 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 Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC NO
Population 100,969 5,553,840
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages English Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112