Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from United States

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Saint Kitts and Nevis — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United States to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

US
14.2
KN
23.1

United States performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

US
$13,473
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

US
36.1
KN
30.3

United States 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

US
13.6t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than United States 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

US
37.8
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

US
28.2%
KN
50.8%

United States 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

US
3.6%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
KN
$30,100

United States performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
KN
8.3

United States 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 United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 United States

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

With 47.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Kitts and Nevis can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

United States performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to United States?

United States 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 36.1 in United States. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both United States and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

US KN
Population 337,341,954 54,488
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1869
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911