Saint Lucia tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival need a visa. Citizens of the countries and territories listed below can visit without a visa for the stated stay. Cruise passengers visiting for one day also do not need a visa.

There are 8 options: Freedom of movement (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 6 weeks (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 15 days (no visa at all); One-day cruise visit without a visa (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa before travel (a special permit).

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have freedom of movement. Citizens of all European Union countries except Ireland, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia and Switzerland, can visit without a visa. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa for up to 6 weeks. Citizens of Singapore can visit without a visa. Cruise ship passengers visiting Saint Lucia for one day do not need a visa.

Visa-free stays range from 15 days to 90 days within any 180 days. Some citizens have freedom of movement.

Keep your visit within the stay allowed for your citizenship or entry option.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Saint Lucia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Saint Lucia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.