Saint Lucia
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Castries
- Population
- 180,149
- 2025
- Area
- 616 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar
- XCD
- GDP per capita
- US$14,746
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Saint Lucians keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but aliens naturalising must first renounce other citizenships; Commonwealth citizens and spouses who register need not.
Saint Lucia (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #8/50 (91.0/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #154/203 (53.5/100). The passport ranks #43/198 and reaches 139 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 59.9/100 (#94/199). On the entry side, 144/197 passports can enter Saint Lucia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Saint Lucia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity56.8
- Safety & Stability53.5
- Economy & Income72.8
- Education59.6
- Environment & Clean Water78.2
- Infrastructure93.1
- Digital Connectivity44.8
- Equality45.6
- Learning Quality47.4
- Educational Attainment69.6
- Expected Years of Schooling48.4
- Education Spending63.0
- Basic Access77.5
- Violent Crime14.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism90.9
- Law Enforcement & Order65.4
- Road Safety21.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes74.8
- Coverage & Access88.2
- Health Workforce & Facilities40.4
- Spending & Investment14.6
- Financial Protection50.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security40.6
- Rule of Law & Property Rights61.4
- Political Stability90.9
- Institutions & Regulation55.7
- Financial Soundness53.1
- Monetary Stability80.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education59.6
- Healthcare56.8
- Safety53.5
- Quality of Life62.6
- Cost of living66.6
- Passport62.8
- Passport62.8
- Quality of Life62.6
- Safety53.5
- Healthcare56.8
- Purchasing power & price stability38.6
- Education59.6
- Wealth Protection67.0
- Tax87.0
- Cost of living66.6
- Healthcare56.8
- Safety53.5
- Quality of Life62.6
- Tax87.0
- Wealth Protection67.0
- Affordable Prices60.6
- Price Stability80.6
- Purchasing power28.1
At a glance
Entering Saint Lucia
- Visa-free: 96 passports
- Visa on arrival: 48 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 53 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 5/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
Frequently asked questions about Saint Lucia
What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries.
What is the population of Saint Lucia?
According to the World Bank, Saint Lucia had a population of 180,149 in 2025.
What is the official language of Saint Lucia?
The official language of Saint Lucia is English.
What currency does Saint Lucia use?
Saint Lucia uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Does Saint Lucia allow dual citizenship?
Saint Lucians keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but aliens naturalising must first renounce other citizenships; Commonwealth citizens and spouses who register need not.
How strong is the Saint Lucia passport?
The Saint Lucia passport ranks #43 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 139 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Saint Lucia passport holders?
Holders of the Saint Lucia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 58 destinations and need an e-Visa for 50. Full list: Saint Lucia passport page.
How many passports can enter Saint Lucia without applying for a visa in advance?
144 of 197 passports can enter Saint Lucia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 96 visa-free and 48 with a visa on arrival. 53 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Saint Lucia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Saint Lucia?
In Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme requires a minimum investment starting from US$240,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Saint Lucia?
In Saint Lucia, an application under Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Saint Lucia through these programmes?
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Saint Lucia?
In Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme can include spouse, children under 30, parents aged 55+ and siblings.
Where is Saint Lucia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Saint Lucia is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#8 of 50) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#154 of 203).
How does Saint Lucia rank for quality of life?
Saint Lucia scores 62.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #121 of 211.
Is Saint Lucia expensive to live in?
Saint Lucia scores 66.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #110 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia scores 53.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #154 of 203.
How does Saint Lucia rank for healthcare?
Saint Lucia scores 56.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #96 of 192.
How does Saint Lucia rank for education?
Saint Lucia scores 59.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #108 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
