So you’re based in Saint Lucia and want to enable YouTube monetization on your channel. Is that possible?
YouTube monetization is not available in Saint Lucia. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Saint Lucia. Even if you change your channel’s country, Google AdSense will verify your actual address. Since your country of residence and your channel’s coutrny won’t match, you won’t be eligible. Entering fradulend information might lead to your channel’s being terminated, or have legal consequences.
Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Saint Lucia?
Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Saint Lucia, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.
Can I Make Money on YouTube in Saint Lucia?
You can still make money on YouTube in Saint Lucia, even if YouTube monetization is not avaible. Brand deals (or sponsorships), affiliate marketing and merch are very popular and viable options.
Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Saint Lucia?
YouTube doesn’t say why it channels in Saint Lucia are not monetized. Some local laws in Saint Lucia might prevent you to make money from the United States, where Google (which ows YouTube) is based.
Also, some laws in the United States of America might be at play here.