Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Spain

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Spain to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Spain and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
VC
4.8

Spain performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ES
$4,935
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
VC
9.4

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ES
10.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
VC
1.3t

Spain generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
36.0
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ES
43.2%
VC
7.9%

Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
12.1%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
VC
$17,900

Spain performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
VC
12.9

Spain generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Spain 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

With 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Spain and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Spain performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

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

Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES VC
Population 47,163,418 100,969
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +34 +1784
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112