Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Thailand

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Thailand to Saint Kitts and Nevis? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
KN
23.1

Thailand generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
KN
30.3

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

TH
4.0t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Thailand 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

TH
17.5
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
KN
50.8%

Thailand 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

TH
0.9%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
KN
$30,100

Thailand 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

TH
77.7 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
KN
8.3

Thailand performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Thailand passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Thailand.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Thailand generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Thailand?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH KN
Population 69,648,117 54,488
Currency Thai Baht (THB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Thai English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +66 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191