Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Trinidad and Tobago.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Trinidad and Tobago, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
7,141 ↑ 11% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Trinidad and Tobago?

Top countries of origin for Trinidad and Tobago's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
TT
5.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
TT
41.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
TT
19.6t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
TT
20.3%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Trinidad and Tobago 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%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
TT
$28,500

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
TT
15.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago. To live, work, or study long-term in Trinidad and Tobago, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Trinidad and Tobago's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

With 25.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Trinidad and Tobago can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC TT
Population 100,969 1,405,646
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990