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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
TO
8.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
TO
10.1

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga 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
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
TO
1.6t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Tonga 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
TO
8.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VC
85.0%
TO
67.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Tonga 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%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
TO
$6,600

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Tonga leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
TO
12.4

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa on Arrival
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tonga.
Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Tonga 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 Tonga?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tonga has 8.0 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 Tonga safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Tonga leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC TO
Population 100,969 105,517
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages English English, Tongan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +676
Time zones 1 1