Saint Lucia visas
Whether you need a visa for Saint Lucia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit: many Commonwealth, CARICOM, EU, US, Canadian and UK nationals enter visa-free for short stays, while other nationals must obtain a visa either before travel or on arrival. Entry and visas are handled by the Immigration Department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, with the national visa list published by the Department of External Affairs and longer-term routes overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Labour and the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Always confirm the current rule for your nationality with the relevant official body before you travel.
Saint Lucian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Saint Lucia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Saint Lucia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Saint Lucia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Saint Lucia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Saint Lucia as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Saint Lucia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Saint Lucian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Saint Lucia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration Department, Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security), with visa policy administered by the Department of External Affairs
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.