Moving to Venezuela from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
4 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
VE
13.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
VE
3.4t

Saint Lucia performs better than Venezuela 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

LC
10.8
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
VE
$7,704

Venezuela 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

LC
79.0 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
VE
17.7

Saint Lucia performs better than Venezuela 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Caracas
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Castries Caracas
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 Venezuela safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Saint Lucia?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC VE
Population 167,122 29,789,730
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171