Getting to Kigali from Saint Lucia
The straight-line distance between Castries and Kigali is about 10,175 km. In Castries, the time is six hours behind Kigali's.
From Saint Lucia, most travellers connect through London Heathrow (RwandAir), Paris CDG (RwandAir) or Brussels (Brussels Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Saint Lucia's international airport is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).
From Vieux Fort or anywhere else in Saint Lucia, one message to the concierge starts the plan.
Entry for citizens of Saint Lucia
As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. Saint Lucia is a member of the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the East Caribbean dollar (XCD) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto.
Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
