Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
KN
23.1

Saudi Arabia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
KN
30.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Saudi Arabia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SA
4.9%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
KN
$30,100

Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SA
76.7 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Saudi Arabia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia and Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saudi Arabia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 47.4 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Saudi Arabia performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA KN
Population 35,354,380 54,488
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +966 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911