St Lucia is one of the smaller islands in the Caribbean and attracts over 350,000 visitors per annum mostly from the USA and UK. In 1979 St Lucia became an independent democracy within the British Com...Read more
Basic information about electricity, telephones and water on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.Electricity
Electric current is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC. (A few hotels are 110 volts, 60 cycles.) Mo...Read more
Departure Tax: There is a Departure Tax of EC$54 (around £10.00) for all passengers leaving the island.
Income Tax: The highest band for income tax is 30%.
Capital Gains Tax: St. Lucia does not imp...Read more
For non nationals wishing to purchase property in St. Lucia, the property must first be identified and then an application made for an Aliens’ Land Holding Licence.
This application has to be made ...Read more
Most towns and cities do have adequate veterinary surgeons, before travel it may be wise to locate the nearest to you. Currently pets can only be brought in from the UK. US travellers wishing to bring...Read more
You can claim state pension if you live outside the UK.
However you will only receive the yearly index-linked increases and other benefits I.e. the Christmas bonus if you live in the EEA (European e...Read more
Medical care is limited. There are two public hospitals and one private hospital in St. Lucia, and the standard of care they provide may be lower than you would expect in the UK. Doctors and hos...Read more
Permanent export
If you a taking your vehicle out of the UK on a permanent basis you must notify the DVLA of the vehicles export. In order to do this you will need to fill out section C on your V5 (ve...Read more
If you are coming into St.Lucia from the U.K.proof of citizenship is required (either a birth certificate or a passport) and a return or onward ticket. Otherwise, a passport and a visa is required ...Read more
All persons who wish to work in St Lucia and are not a citizen require a work permit. This can be obtained from: Labor Department of the Ministry of Legal AffairsHome Affairs and LaborJohn Compton Hig...Read more
All visitors are required to obtain a local driving license before attempting to drive on the island roads. Licenses are available at the airport, major car rental agencies, and local police station. ...Read more
Cars and four-wheel-drive vehicles can be booked in advance through a travel agent or at airports, hotels and car rental offices on the island.
The rental rate depends on the type of car and the compa...Read more
Many of the large UKbanks offer accounts for overseas use. Try contacting them for more information.
Credit cards are widely accepted in all large shopping complexes, restaurants and hotels. Small pr...Read more
Tipping
A tip is not automatically added and is usually 10% to 12% of the bill. Tips are generally accepted by staff in hotels, taxi drivers and other persons providing service.
Time in St Lucia
St L...Read more
St Lucia is a relatively safe destination in which to travel. The majority of the locals or people native to the island are very hospitable, friendly and helpful. In recent years crime in St Lucia ...Read more
The climate in St Lucia is tropical, with an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 76 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
The winter season tends to be from January to March, ...Read more
