St Lucia Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

Visitors must hold documents for the next destination, return or onward tickets and sufficient funds. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Visitors who are part of a cruise tour of the Caribbean region are exempt from visas provided that their stay on the island is limited to one day.

Americans

United States passport holders must have a passport or a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth certificate. US citizens may stay for up to six weeks without a visa. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

UK Nationals

UK citizens must hold a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to six weeks.

Canadians

Canadians may enter St Lucia with a passport, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. No visa is required for a stay of up to six weeks. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is considered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

Australians

Australians require a valid passport to enter St Lucia. A visa is required, which can be obtained on arrival for a fee of US$ 50 for a stay of up to six weeks. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

South Africans

South Africans require a valid passport but a visa is not necessary for a stay of up to six weeks. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

Irish Nationals

Irish nationals require a valid passport, but a visa is not necessary for a stay of up to six weeks. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

New Zealanders

New Zealand nationals require a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to six weeks. The wearing of camouflage clothing, or to be in possession of camouflage bags is consdered illegal in St. Lucia for anyone not in the military services. Travelers with such items will be asked to change or remove the camouflage articles, which will then be confiscated.

Healthcare

There are few health risks associated with travel to St Lucia, although the mosquito-carried dengue fever is a risk throughout the island. HIV/AIDS is prevalent and precautions are always advised. Bilharzia is endemic. No vaccinations are required, however a yellow fever certificate is necessary for travelers arriving from infected areas. Health care costs are high on the island and health insurance is recommended, which should cover medical evacuation. EHIC card holders are entitled to emergency medical treatment in the case of evacuation to Martinique, on the same terms as Martinique nationals, of which 70 percent of the costs can be reclaimed.

Safety

Most visits to St Lucia are trouble-free, but visitors should take common-sense precautions against robbery and theft. Isolated areas, such as beaches, should be avoided after dark. Hurricane season is generally from June to November.