Bilateral relations Switzerland–St. Lucia

Relations between Switzerland and Saint Lucia are good although not particularly intensive. Switzerland's interests in Saint Lucia are represented by the Swiss embassy in Venezuela.

Key aspects of diplomatic relations

The two countries have concluded an agreement on reciprocal visa-free access for holders of a diplomatic or service passport. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Swiss interests in Saint Lucia.

Treaty database 

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Government of St. Lucia

Economic cooperation

In 2020, Switzerland imported almost no goods from St Lucia. Swiss exports to St Lucia – mainly watches and, to a lesser extent, chemicals – totalled CHF 600,000.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise

Cooperation in education, research and innovation

Researchers in Saint Lucia can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

Swiss nationals in St. Lucia

In 2020 there were 22 Swiss nationals living in St Lucia.

History of bilateral relations

Switzerland has maintained diplomatic relations with St. Lucia since 1979.

Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)

Last update 26.01.2022

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