Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Seychelles
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Seychelles to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Seychelles performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 29.5 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 Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 51.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
