Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Thailand to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
VC
4.8

Thailand generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TH
29.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Thailand leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
VC
$17,900

Thailand 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

TH
77.7 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
VC
12.9

Thailand 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 Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Thailand 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 Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Thailand 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 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in health coverage index. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH VC
Population 69,648,117 100,969
Currency Thai Baht (THB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Thai English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +66 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191