Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Vietnam

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Vietnam to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

How Vietnam and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
VC
4.8

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
VC
9.4

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

VN
52.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
VC
$17,900

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
VC
12.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Vietnam 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 Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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?

With 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vietnam and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

Share this

At a Glance

VN VC
Population 103,808,319 100,969
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Vietnamese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113