Moving to Venezuela from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Venezuela? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
113 ↓ 7% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Venezuela?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
VE
13.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VC
25.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
VE
3.4t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
VE
7.5%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
VE
$7,704

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
VE
17.7

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in suicide rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC VE
Population 100,969 29,789,730
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171