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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LC
39.0
VE
12.7
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 World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
42.3
VE
16.6

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

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
13.6
VE
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

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 World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
9.4%
VE
5.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$14,746
VE
$3,495

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LC
72.8 yrs
VE
72.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
15.8
VE
21.2

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

Weather in Venezuela vs Saint Lucia

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)

Can you move from Saint Lucia to Venezuela?

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 12.9 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 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 42.3 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 180,149 28,516,896
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