Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tuvalu to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tuvalu to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
VC
4.8

Tuvalu 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

TV
$1,671
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu 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

TV
0.0t
VC
1.3t

Tuvalu performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

TV
4.0
VC
28.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
VC
85.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
VC
$17,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
VC
12.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Tuvalu 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 0.0 in Tuvalu.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV VC
Population 11,544 100,969
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +1784
Time zones 1 1