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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and 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 Spain, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
1 ↓ 50% vs 2018

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

Who's moving to Spain?

Top countries of origin for Spain'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 Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
ES
44.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
ES
4.5t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
ES
$46,400

Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
ES
2.5

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 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 Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC ES
Population 100,969 47,163,418
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112