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Saint Lucia

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
970
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
3,180
UK visas issued, 2025
123
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
0.5%
NationalityLCISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Saint Lucia need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Saint Lucia move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States600
  2. Canada195
  3. France123
  4. Japan18
  5. Hungary12
  6. Netherlands4
  7. Switzerland3
  8. New Zealand3
  9. Italy2
  10. South Korea2
  11. Finland2
  12. Mexico2
  13. Slovenia1
  14. Sweden1
  15. Denmark1

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

7791,557200020032006200920122015201820212023
7791,5572000200420082012201620202023
Data table
2000742
2001833
2002728
2003654
2004812
20051,148
20061,553
20071,347
20081,391
20091,470
20101,256
20111,233
20121,446
20131,444
20141,557
20151,365
20161,275
20171,375
20181,246
20191,181
2020699
2021773
2022947
2023970
Share going to the top destination
61.9%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Saint Lucia who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. Canada7,557
  2. U.S. Virgin Islands3,427
  3. Martinique2,242
  4. Barbados2,220
  5. Trinidad and Tobago1,406
  6. French Guiana968
  7. Antigua and Barbuda732
  8. British Virgin Islands660
  9. Sint Maarten536
  10. Guadeloupe375
  11. Jamaica339
  12. Dominica291

Living abroad by year

11k22k19901995200020052010201520202024
11k22k19902000201020202024
Data table
199014,018
199515,676
200017,419
200517,110
201017,985
201519,620
202020,127
202421,706
Living abroad, 2024
21,706
Change since 2000
+24.6%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
34.8%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Saint Lucia by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B22,815
  2. C1/D222
  3. F150
  4. H1B16
  5. J113
  6. K19
  7. G49
  8. C18
  9. H2B5
  10. C34

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

2,8315,661201720182019202020212022202320242025
2,8315,66120172019202120232025
Data table
20172,238
20183,657
20194,906
20201,854
20211,313
20222,204
20235,661
20244,327
20253,180
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR566
  2. F164
  3. IR141
  4. IR234
  5. F428
  6. E324
  7. F314
  8. CR113
Immigrant visas, FY2025
315
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
7
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Saint Lucia who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Saint Lucia with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

3907802015201620172018201920202021202220232024
390780201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015740
2016780
2017780
2018700
2019730
2020460
2021460
2022630
2023560
2024610
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens500
  2. Family-sponsored preferences70
  3. Employment-based preferences30
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Specialty occupations (H-1B)90
  2. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)20
  3. Spouses and children20
  4. Intracompany transferees (L-1)10
  5. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Saint Lucia)
610
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Saint Lucia)
660
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
21,990
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Saint Lucia (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Saint Lucia (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Study39
  2. Family34
  3. Work24
  4. Visitor17
  5. Other9

Visas issued by year

108216201020122014201620182020202220242025
108216201020132016201920222025
Data table
2010134
201196
201285
201377
201487
2015122
201699
201785
2018103
2019170
202087
2021106
2022150
2023216
2024158
2025123
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
15
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Saint Lucia, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202514035401005
2024160604016010
2023210658520010
202226525551805
2021175406520015
2020230403516010
2019220306528015
2018230259032010
2017305357538520
201622540753350
201524035754350
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Saint Lucia, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

232006–072010–112013–142022–232024–25
232006–072010–112013–142022–232024–25
Data table
2006–073
2008–091
2010–111
2012–131
2013–141
2014–151
2022–231
2024–251
Granted, 2025–26
0
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Saint Lucia living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

8162012201420162018202220242025
8162012201420162018202220242025
Data table
20128
20137
20146
20156
20165
20175
20185
20197
20229
202311
202414
202516
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Permanent Resident5
  2. Spouse or Child of Japanese National3
  3. Student3
  4. Business Manager2
  5. Instructor1
  6. Highly Skilled Professional1
  7. Dependent1
Residents, December 2025
16
In work-related statuses
4
Share in work-related statuses
25.0%
Students
3
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Saint Lucia

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Saint Lucia, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
France20719710.5%

Applications by year

5771,1542009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
5771,154200920122015201820212024
Data table
2009178
2010708
2011815
2012686
2013937
20141,154
2015791
2016386
2017459
2018541
2019567
2020132
202151
2022164
2023168
2024207
Refusal rate, 2024
0.5%
Refusal rate, 2019
1.9%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Saint Lucia in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family89
  2. Work63
  3. Other reasons47
  4. Education33
First permits by country
  1. France155
  2. Spain14
  3. Hungary12
  4. Germany11
  5. Portugal8
  6. Greece5
  7. Switzerland5
  8. Ireland5
  9. Italy3
  10. Netherlands3
  11. Slovenia2
  12. Serbia2
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card1
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)3
  3. Researchers2
  4. Other paid activities57
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
3
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
39
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
59
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
0
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
3,293
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
26
Changed status into work, 2025
5
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
26
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Saint Lucia in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025101
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Saint Lucia

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Saint Lucia, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Brazil1——
China1——
France1——
Mexico1——
Morocco1——
Taiwan1——
Countries
6
Missions
6
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Saint Lucia, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

32632000200320062009201220152018202120242025
3263200020052010201520202025
Data table
200024
200124
200225
200325
200426
200529
200630
200731
200831
200930
201031
201132
201232
201333
201435
201541
201638
201742
201843
201943
202056
202163
202262
202363
202461
202562
Remittances received, 2025
US$62 million
Share of GDP, 2025
2.4%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

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