Visitor & short-stay visas
Saint Lucian Visitor Visa (Applied for Before Travel)
The entry visa that nationals of visa-required countries must obtain before travelling to Saint Lucia for a short visit.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Visa fee and exact processing time for the pre-arrival visitor visa are not published on a single official page; verify with the Immigration Department.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saint Lucia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Entry visa (required prior to arrival)
- Route type
- Visitor / tourism
- Visa required
- Yes, before travel, for 'pta' nationalities
- Where to apply
- Immigration Department or a Saint Lucian mission/consul
Who it is for
- Nationals listed as 'YES (pta)' — visa required prior to arrival — on the official visa list
- Travellers who cannot obtain a visa on arrival and are not visa-exempt
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Completed visa application form
- Passport photographs
- Evidence of purpose of visit, accommodation, funds and return travel
How to apply
- Contact the Immigration Department (immigration@rslpf.com) or the nearest Saint Lucian mission
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents well before travel
- Pay the applicable visa fee as advised by the processing office
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
Related Saint Lucian visas
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREETOURISMVisa-Free Visitor EntryShort visits to Saint Lucia for tourism or family without a visa, open to nationals of the many countries that qualify for visa-free entry.View visa details
- SHORT STAYAT PORT OF ENTRYVisa on ArrivalFor nationals of certain countries who are not visa-exempt, a visa issued at the port of entry when they arrive in Saint Lucia.View visa details
- SHORT STAYSTAY LONGERExtension of StayFor visitors who wish to remain in Saint Lucia beyond the period granted at entry, applying to the Immigration Department for extra time before their permitted stay ends.View visa details
