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The Eastern Caribbean nation of St. Lucia, in the Lesser Antilles region, is a tropical island getaway popular among both tourists on holiday and expats looking to relocate to a permanent lifestyle of higher quality and lesser price. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to Do in St. Lucia<\/b><\/p>\n

Because of the natural landscape, there is so much to do in St. Lucia. From the Piton Mountains (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and rainforests to beaches, cities, and volcanoes, this small island offers a mix of leisure, culture, and adventure around every corner. The capital city of Castries has many shops and restaurants offering local specialties and artisanal products, and there is great diving and sailing opportunities just off the coastline.<\/span><\/p>\n

One can only hike, explore, shop, swim, and lie on the beach for so long before needing to refuel with a bite to eat. Luckily, the island has some great culinary offerings that can be had at a great price. <\/span><\/p>\n

The food of St. Lucia is heavily based on West African, European, and East Indian cuisine. Think chicken stews, fish soup, and lots of potatoes, coconut, cornbread, and spicy scotch bonnet peppers. The national dish of St. Lucia is <\/span>green figs and salt fish<\/span><\/i>. This involves boiled green bananas (known as green figs on the island) and salted cod shredded with cooked onions and peppers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Residency Options in St. Lucia<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

You can visit St. Lucia from the U.S. or Canada for up to six weeks without any form of documentation apart from your passport. It is possible to extend this timeframe by applying at the Immigration Department in St. Lucia. After extending this form of temporary residency for a two years, expats living abroad in St. Lucia can apply for permanent residency. Citizenship through naturalization can be had after seven years. Extending your stay in St. Lucia usually takes the form of one of the following options:<\/span><\/p>\n

Longer Stay Visas<\/b><\/p>\n