Moving to Saint Lucia from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
LC
8.9

Maldives performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
LC
6.5

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

MV
29.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Maldives 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

MV
17.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
LC
14.3%

Maldives 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

MV
4.1%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
LC
$22,700

Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
LC
12.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Maldives performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV LC
Population 390,164 167,122
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Maldivian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +1758
Time zones 1 1