St Lucia Passport Requirements for Visitors

If you are visiting St Lucia for a vacation or business, knowing the latest passport requirements to enter St Lucia is essential. This article will take you through the requirements to visit Saint Lucia as a foreign national, including the new electronic immigration form.

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Visa Requirements for US Citizens Traveling to Saint Lucia

US citizens traveling to Saint Lucia can stay for 90 days without a visa. If you plan to stay in the island country for over three months, you must apply for a visa. You can do so by applying through the immigration department in Saint Lucia. Immigration authorities require US citizens to have a valid US passport for the duration of their stay. No visa is required if you provide an onward ticket, confirmation of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds to sustain yourself.

Requirements for Air Travel

Air travel to Saint Lucia requires presenting a valid passport and proof of a completed electronic immigration form. The passport should be valid for at least six months. Passports must have have at least one page blank in their passport book for a entry stamp. Additionally, visitors to Saint Lucia must also show their proof of departure date such as an onward plan ticket.

Below is a more detailed list of requirements for US citizen as per the the US Department of State:

Valid US passport: You must have a US passport with at least six months validity.

Onward or return ticket: You must have proof of an onward ticket.

Confirmation of accommodation: You must present proof of accommodation.

Financial proof: You may be asked to provide further information, such as proof you have sufficient funds to sustain yourself.

Requirements for Cruise Travel

Visitors arriving on a cruise or in a private sea going vessel must present a valid passport to Saint Lucia immigration. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows US citizens to enter Saint Lucia without a passport on closed-loop cruises. Compliant documents include Passport cards, Trusted Traveler Programs, and Enhanced driver’s license.

Although a closed-loop cruise trip doesn’t require passports, US citizens should carry their passport along with a compliant document entering Saint Lucia, especially in case of any emergencies or when seeking treatment at medical facilities.

Exceptions for children

Children under 16 years old: Children under 16 can show their birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or citizenship certificate as proof while traveling to and from Saint Lucia through sea travel.

Adults under 19 years old: Adults under 19 traveling by sea, can use US birth certificates as proof of identity. This applies to individuals under 19 traveling with their school, church, or social/cultural organizations and under the supervision of an adult.

St Lucia Entry Requirements for Compliant Documents

Passport Card

When traveling to Saint Lucia or any other Caribbean island on closed-loop cruises, you can show a passport card. The card is a state-approved official document that is Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. These passport cards cannot be used for air travel.

Passport cards cost $55, and a card with a passport book costs $135.

Trusted Traveler Program

If you’re a frequent flier, you can use the Trusted Traveler Program. Trusted Traveler Programs like NEXUS, SENTRI, AND FAST also allow international travel.

Enhanced Driver’s License

An Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) is a special government-issued driver’s license that can be used as a travel document when arriving by sea or land. With an EDL, you can re-enter the US from Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean islands. EDL’s are only available to residents of:

• Michigan
• Minnesota
• New York
• Vermont
• Washington state

Visas to St Lucia

If you’re a citizen of one of the following nations, you can travel visa free to Saint Lucia for up to six weeks.

Andorra	Greece	Norway
Angola	Grenada	Palestine, State of
Antigua and Barbuda	Guatemala	Panama
Argentina	Guyana	Peru
Austria	Haiti	Philippines
Bahamas	Honduras	Poland
Barbados	Hong Kong	Portugal
Belgium	Hungary	Romania
Belize	Iceland	Saint Kitts and Nevis
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Ireland	San Marino
Botswana	Israel	Seychelles
Bulgaria	Italy	Singapore
Chile	Jamaica	Slovakia
Colombia	Kenya	Slovenia
Costa Rica	Kiribati	Spain
Croatia	Latvia	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Cuba	Lesotho	Suriname
Cyprus	Liechtenstein	Sweden
Czechia	Lithuania	Switzerland
Denmark	Luxembourg	Taiwan, Province of China
Dominica	Malawi	Tanzania, United Republic of
Dominican Republic	Malaysia	Trinidad and Tobago
Ecuador	Malta	Tunisia
El Salvador	Mauritius	United Kingdom
Estonia	Micronesia, Federated States of	Uzbekistan
Eswatini	Moldova, Republic of	Vanuatu
Fiji	Monaco	Holy See (Vatican City State)
Finland	Montenegro	Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
France	Netherlands	Zambia
Gambia	Nicaragua	Zimbabwe
Germany

St Lucia Visa Categories and Cost

Visa type

• Single-entry vacation visa: About $42
• Multiple-entry vacation visa: About $54
• Business visa: About $48

Saint Lucia Citizenship

You and your family can obtain Saint Lucia passports through the country’s citizen program. There are four investment options:

• Donation: $240,000
• Real estate: $300,000.
• Business: $3.5 million / $250,000 in a joint venture worth $6 million
• Government bonds: $300,000

Obtaining a Saint Lucia Passport

You can apply for a St Lucia passport through the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force or the nearest St Lucia consulate general. The application must be completed in the country’s official language of English and include three passport-size photographs.

An regular Saint Lucia passport costs EC$80 ($30) and an express passport costs EC$130 ($48). The application processing time is generally fourteen days, with the option to fast-track a passport in one to five working days.

Applying to replace a stolen or lost passport requires obtaining a police report from the local police station and submitting a report along with the passport application.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Lucia Passport Requirements

Must I complete the St Lucia travel registration form before traveling to St Lucia?

Travelers must complete a Travel Registration Form, known as the Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form, before visiting Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form must be completed at least three days departure date.

What are the St Lucia visa requirements for US permanent residents?

Saint Lucia doesn’t require visas for US permanent residents.

Where do I get the Saint Lucia passport renewal application form?

Saint Lucians can renew Saint Lucia passports through the SOS St Lucia website.

How long does my passport need to be valid if I travel to Saint Lucia?

A US passport should be valid at least six months before traveling to St Lucia.

How long does travel authorization take in St Lucia?

Travel authorization for the Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form takes around three days to process.

Do I need a passport to travel to St Lucia from the US?

Saint Lucia immigration authorities generally require all US citizens to present a valid US passport when traveling to Saint Lucia, along with proof of an anticipated departure date from the country. This is not required if arriving on cruises that facilitate entry with alternative travel documents such as a government issued national identification card.

What are the new travel requirements for St Lucia?

The new travel requirement introduced by the St Lucia immigration department is the completion of a mandatory pre-arrival registration form, officially called the Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form, prior to departure.

How long can a US citizen stay in St Lucia?

US citizens and Green Card holders can stay in St Lucia for up to six weeks without a visa.

What vaccinations do you need to travel to St Lucia?

No immunization is necessary to enter St Lucia unless you are coming from an infected region within six days of arrival; however, it is advisable to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Polio, and Typhoid.