Moving to Dominica from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Dominica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Sao Tome and Principe and Dominica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000–2009). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-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 Dominica?
With 20.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and Dominica.
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 4.6 in Sao Tome and Principe. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
