Moving to Saint Lucia from Belgium

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belgium to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Belgium to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
7 ↓ 22% vs 2015

people born in Belgium live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belgium to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BE
62%
LC
86%

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
LC
6.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
LC
1.7t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia 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

BE
43.5
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
LC
14.3%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
LC
$22,700

Belgium performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
LC
12.0

Belgium performs better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Castries
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Brussels Castries
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Saint Lucia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Lucia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Lucia's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

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 Lucia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 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 Lucia safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Belgium?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Belgium?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE LC
Population 11,847,338 167,122
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Dutch, French, German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112