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Cars Imported by Returning Nationals

Returning Nationals

A Returning national is

(a) A citizen of Saint Lucia by birth, of eighteen years and above, returning to Saint Lucia to settle after a minimum of ten years residence abroad;

(b) A citizen of Saint Lucia by descent who is eighteen years and above who is coming to Saint Lucia to settle, after a minimum of ten years residence abroad; or

(c) An alien spouse of a citizen of Saint Lucia by birth or descent, coming to Saint Lucia to settle, after a minimum of ten years residence abroad;

A returning national may import one motor vehicle whether new or used with a CIF value of not more than US$30,000.00 or EC$81,507.00 free of customs duty provided the returning national arrives accompanied by the motor vehicle or the vehicle arrives within three months before or after the arrival of the returning national or is purchased in Saint Lucia by the returning national within three months of his or her return to saint Lucia.

If the CIF value of a motor vehicle imported under this concession exceeds US$30,000.00 or EC$81,507.00, the full customs duties will be payable on the excess amount.

For any further information Please check the Saint Lucia Customs Website where the information is most up to date.

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