Visa requirements for St Lucia citizens are entry restrictions set by foreign authorities for citizens of St Lucia. As of July 2024, there are 148 St Lucia passport visa free countries. With a Global Passport Index ranking of 75th, Saint Lucian passport holders can travel visa free to countries like South Korea, the UK, and Schengen countries.
Countries Allowing Visa Free Entry for St Lucia Passport Holders
Here is a list of 86 countries and territories Saint Lucian citizens have visa free access to.
Andorra | Germany | Norway |
Angola | Greece | Palestine, State of |
Argentina | Guatemala | Panama |
Austria | Guyana | Peru |
Bahamas | Haiti | Philippines |
Barbados | Honduras | Poland |
Belgium | Hong Kong | Portugal |
Belize | Hungary | Romania |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Iceland | San Marino |
Botswana | Ireland | Singapore |
Brazil | Israel | Slovakia |
Bulgaria | Italy | Slovenia |
Chile | Jamaica | Spain |
Colombia | Kiribati | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Costa Rica | Latvia | Suriname |
Croatia | Lesotho | Sweden |
Cuba | Liechtenstein | Switzerland |
Cyprus | Lithuania | Taiwan, Province of China |
Czech Republic | Luxembourg | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Denmark | Malawi | Trinidad and Tobago |
Dominican Republic | Malaysia | Tunisia |
Ecuador | Malta | United Kingdom |
El Salvador | Mauritius | Uzbekistan |
Estonia | Micronesia, Federated States of | Vanuatu |
Eswatini | Moldova, Republic of | Holy See (Vatican City State) |
Fiji | Monaco | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of |
Finland | Montenegro | Zambia |
France | Netherlands | Zimbabwe |
Gambia | Nicaragua |
Countries Allowing Entry without a Passport for St Lucia Citizens
Here is a list of five countries Saint Lucians can enter using their national ID card.
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominica
Grenada
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Countries Granting a Visa on Arrival to St Lucia Passport Holders
Here is a list of 26 countries and territories that Saint Lucians have visa on arrival access to.
Bangladesh | Lao People's Democratic Republic | Senegal |
Bolivia, Plurinational State of | Macao | Sierra Leone |
Burundi | Madagascar | Solomon Islands |
Cambodia | Maldives | Somalia |
Cabo Verde | Mauritania | Timor-Leste |
Comoros | Mozambique | Togo |
Egypt | Nepal | Tonga |
Ghana | Palau | Tuvalu |
Guinea-Bissau | Rwanda | Turkey |
Jordan | Samoa |
Countries Granting an e-Visa to St Lucia Passport Holders
The table below lists 33 countries that allow St Lucia passport holders to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa):
Albania | Equatorial Guinea | Oman |
Armenia | Ethiopia | Pakistan |
Australia | Gabon | Papua New Guinea |
Bahrain | Georgia | Sao Tome and Principe |
Benin | Guinea | Korea, Republic of |
Bhutan | India | South Sudan |
Burkina Faso | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Sri Lanka |
Cameroon | Kazakhstan | Tajikistan |
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the | Kyrgyzstan | Thailand |
Côte d'Ivoire | Mongolia | Uganda |
Djibouti | Nigeria | Viet Nam |
Countries Granting eTA to Saint Lucian Passport Holders
Here is a list of four countries Saint Lucian citizens can enter without a visa by obtaining electronic travel authorization.
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Seychelles
Sri Lanka
Countries that Require St Lucia Passport Holders to Apply for Visa
Here is a list of 45 countries and territories that require Saint Lucian citizens to apply for a visa.
Afghanistan | Lebanon | Paraguay |
Algeria | Liberia | Qatar |
Azerbaijan | Libya | Russian Federation |
Belarus | Mali | Saudi Arabia |
Brunei Darussalam | Marshall Islands | Serbia |
Canada | Mexico | South Africa |
Central African Republic | Morocco | Sudan |
Chad | Myanmar | Syrian Arab Republic |
SAR China | Namibia | Turkmenistan |
Congo | Nauru | Ukraine |
Eritrea | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates |
Indonesia | Niger | United States |
Iraq | Nigeria | Uruguay |
Japan | Korea, Democratic People's Republic of | Yemen |
Kuwait | North Macedonia |
Other requirements for St Lucia nationals
- The cost to obtain regular visas varies depending on the nation and visa type. Some countries may require St Lucians to submit additional documents or fees, such as an invitation letter or a health certificate, to qualify for the required visa.
- Entry requirements for specific countries may differ depending on entry points or states that passport holders must have a certain amount of validity left on their passports or obtain a visa prior to arrival.
It’s worth noting that the complete list of visa policies for St Lucian citizens in the above list is subject to change, and it’s crucial to check the latest travel advisories before planning your trip.
Overview of the Saint Lucian Passport
St Lucia citizens can travel visa free to almost 150 countries worldwide without applying for regular visas for common periods such as 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. Visa free access includes countries allowing St Lucia citizens to gain access with an eVisa, visa on arrival, or electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Europe: A St Lucia passport affords the holder fantastic travel benefits, including access to travel destinations such as the United Kingdom, the European Union, and territories of European countries like French Guiana, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Faroe Islands.
Asia: Numerous Asian countries allow visa free travel, eVisa, visa on arrival, and eTA access, including South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. While St Lucians don’t have access to mainland China, they can access SAR China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
Africa: African countries that allow visa free travel for St Lucians include Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, and Sierra Leone.
Oceania: New Zealand requires Saint Lucian citizens to obtain a visa, but Saint Lucian passport holders enjoy visa free access to its territories, including the Cook Islands and Niue, as well as Samoa and Fiji.
St Lucia is a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), allowing citizens to live or work indefinitely in the following member states with no visa requirements:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Dominica
- Grenada
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
As a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), Saint Lucians can also visit any CARICOM nation for up to six months without a visa.
How to Obtain a Saint Lucian Passport
Foreign nationals can invest in St Lucia and obtain a passport through the country’s citizenship program. Investment options include.
- $240,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund
- $300,000 purchase of pre-approved St Lucia real estate
- $3.5 million sole investment or $250,000 joint investment in a $6 million venture.
- $300,000 government bonds acquisition
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Frequently Asked Questions about Visa Free Countries for Saint Lucians
How many countries can you travel visa free with a Saint Lucia passport?
According to the Global Passport Index, there are 148 St Lucia visa free countries.
Do Saint Lucians need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom?
Saint Lucia citizens can travel to the United Kingdom for up to six months without a regular visa. However, travel for business purposes requires applying for a visa.
Does a St Lucian passport allow visa free travel to Canada?
St Lucian passport holders do not have visa free access to Canada or the option to obtain Canada electronic travel authorization (eTA). Saint Lucian citizens must apply for a visa to travel to Canada. However, St Lucian citizens who have either held a prior visa for Canada in the last ten years or who currently hold a valid United States visa have visa free access by qualifying for an eTA.
Do St Lucia passport holders need a visa for the USA?
Saint Lucian citizens are not eligible for visa free travel to the United States. Saint Lucian passport holders must apply for a visa through the appropriate channels to visit the USA.
Do Saint Lucians need a visa for Dubai?
St Lucia citizens do not have visa free travel Dubai and must apply for a regular visa to gain entry into Dubai or any other Emirate of the United Arab Emirates.
What are Saint Lucia passport eTA countries?
The requirements to travel without a visa for some visa free countries for Saint Lucia citizens include obtaining a visa on arrival, applying for an e-visa, or submitting to an online pre-screening for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Destinations that allow visa free access by issuing eTA include:
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
Do Saint Lucians need a visa to travel to Europe?
Saint Lucian citizens have visa free access to European Union countries for 90 days within 180 days. The requirement doesn’t involve obtaining or holding a valid visa, but entry requirements from 2025 for the European Union and Schengen countries will include obtaining an ETIAS prior to travel.
Do St Lucians need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico is not one of the visa free countries for St Lucia passport holders, and citizens of St Lucia require regular visas to gain entry.
Can I live in the UK with a St Lucia passport?
As citizens of a sovereign state and non-British Overseas Territory, Saint Lucians must obtain the necessary residency visa to live in the United Kingdom.