Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes/2 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes/1 | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes/1 | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
PassportsValid passport required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. (a) nationals of Canada and the USA with valid proof of identity and holding return/onward tickets (for stays of up to six months).
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
VisasNot required by nationals referred to in the chart above except:
2. nationals of Australia and Latvia who
do require a visa, unless continuing their journey to next destination by the same aircraft without leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry Tourist: £35;
Business: £40;
Student: £30. These prices are for those applying in the UK. Cost depends on nationality of the applicant and the place of application. Postal applications must include an additional £5 postage fee.
ValidityDetermined at the Immigration Department in St Lucia.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredTwo to three if applied for in person, depending on nationality of applicant.
WarningMost visits to St Lucia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Violent crime is a problem within local communities, and can sometimes affect tourists. Crimes include muggings, and thefts from hotels, yachts or holiday homes.
The hurricane season in St Lucia normally runs from June to November.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There was a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007, including 13 cases to date in St Lucia.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* | |
Health CareCosts of health care are high and full health insurance is essential.
Note* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.
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