Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Kingdom to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two countries 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 United Kingdom to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Living there in 2020
829 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Top countries of origin for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
VC
4.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
VC
9.4

United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
VC
1.3t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
VC
7.9%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
VC
$17,900

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
VC
12.9

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.

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?

United Kingdom 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 1.0 in United Kingdom.

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

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

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

Both United Kingdom and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB VC
Population 67,791,400 100,969
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1784
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999