Moving to Saint Lucia from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia. 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 Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
89 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Virgin Islands 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 Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VI
49.6
LC
36.7

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VI
0.0t
LC
1.7t

Virgin Islands performs better than Saint Lucia 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

VI
8.8
LC
10.8

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VI
12.1%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
LC
$22,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
LC
12.0

Virgin Islands performs better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Virgin Islands 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 Virgin Islands

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

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?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

VI LC
Population 105,413 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +1758
Time zones 1 1