Moving to United States 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 United States — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to United States. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
250 ↓ 16% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United States 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
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
US
14.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
US
36.1

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
US
13.6t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though United States 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
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
US
$73,600

United States 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
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
US
5.2

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
United States 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 United States?

With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 United States.

Is United States safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in United States?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United States share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC US
Population 100,969 337,341,954
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911