What is the safest Caribbean island to retire to?

Some of the safest islands to venture to in the Caribbean include Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, The British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, Montserrat, and St Barts. Check out our article: Living in the Caribbean – The Pros and Cons You Need to Know.



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The safest island in the Caribbean is St. Barts. But Anguilla, the Cayman Islands, and the Virgin Islands are also comparatively safe Caribbean destinations. Notably, though the Bahamas are a popular destination, they're also one of the most unsafe islands in the Caribbean.

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The Caribbean offers a sunny oasis for retirees. With the laid-back lifestyle, affordable healthcare, and tax incentives, retirees are drawn to the Caribbean islands.

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Dominica. Often confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is rated as one of the best places to retire in the Caribbean. Not only is the mountainous Caribbean island nation safe to live in, but it also offers a relatively low cost of living, tax advantages, as well as modest healthcare.

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I always try to find beauty everywhere that I visit, but you might want to avoid some of these Caribbean Islands. Some of the most dangerous Caribbean Islands to visit are Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago, and surprisingly Puerto Rico. These islands have more crime in general, and you should visit with increased caution.

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Because Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, and St Lucia offer an easier route for citizenship, they are some of the best islands to buy real estate in the Caribbean.

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In particular – due to their easier route to citizenship through their citizenship by investment programs – Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia are some of the best islands for investment.

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Retirement on a Caribbean island can cost as little as $24,000 a year. White sand, palm trees and no need to brace for rush-hour traffic are top items on this list of Caribbean island retirement destinations.

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Haiti remains the poorest country in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and among the poorest countries in the world.

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While it comes down to personal choice, the Eastern Caribbean islands are best for beach lovers looking for white sand and clear waters, along with duty-free shopping for US Citizens. On the other hand, the Western Caribbean islands offer rich history and exciting watersports and excursion opportunities.

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Dominica has ranked as the safest country in the Caribbean according to the 2023 World Citizenship Report.

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Based on 2022 data provided by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the ten least Caribbean islands/countries include Grenada, Saint Barthelemy, Suriname, St. Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla, Dominica, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St Eustatius, Saba and Montserrat.

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If you're a United States citizen, you won't have any issue living in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, but if you're headed to a new country, you'll need to make sure you can apply for a residency visa of some kind, or dual citizenship.

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Think of the Caribbean and the Bahamas Islands are sure to come to mind. As the Bahamas are in close proximity to the United States, it is a highly desirable island for many retirees to choose for retirement.

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