Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Living there in 2020
275 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Trinidad and Tobago live in Saint Kitts and Nevis · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Top countries of origin for Saint Kitts and Nevis's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
39.5
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
KN
23.1

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
KN
30.3

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

TT
19.6t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
25.4
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
KN
50.8%

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
4.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
KN
$30,100

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
KN
8.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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 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?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

TT KN
Population 1,405,646 54,488
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1868 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990