Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Sierra Leone

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sierra Leone to Saint Kitts and Nevis — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sierra Leone to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sierra Leone and Saint Kitts and Nevis stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SL
2.1
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SL
13.8
KN
23.1

Sierra Leone 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

SL
$159
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SL
0.4
KN
30.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SL
0.2t
KN
2.9t

Sierra Leone performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

SL
0.0
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SL
0.5%
KN
50.8%

Sierra Leone generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SL
3.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SL
$1,700
KN
$30,100

Sierra Leone generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SL
58.8 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SL
73.4
KN
8.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone

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

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?

With 47.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Kitts and Nevis can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sierra Leone and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Sierra Leone 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 2.1 in Sierra Leone.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Sierra Leone?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Sierra Leone and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SL KN
Population 8,692,606 54,488
Currency Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +232 +1869
Time zones 1 1