Moving to Saint Lucia from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Saint Lucia.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bermuda to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
2 ↓ 33% vs 2010

people born in Bermuda 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

How Bermuda and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
LC
36.7

Bermuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
LC
14.3%

Bermuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
LC
$22,700

Bermuda 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

BM
82.0 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
LC
12.0

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Bermuda 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?

With 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Lucia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Bermuda and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM LC
Population 72,337 167,122
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +1758
Time zones 1 1