Visa requirements for Saint Lucian citizens explained

Entry requirements for citizens of Saint Lucia vary globally, with many countries permitting visa-free entry while others impose restrictions. Saint Lucian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 148 countries and territories, ranking the Saint Lucian passport 32rd in travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.[1]

Saint Lucia signed a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area countries on 28 May 2015.[2]

Visa requirements

Visa requirements for holders of normal passports traveling for tourist purposes:

CountryVisa requirementAllowed stayNotes (excluding departure fees)
Afghanistan
Albania
  • Visa not required for a max. stay of 90 days for holders of a valid multiple entry visa issued by the USA.
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda[3]
  • Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid
Argentina90 days
Armenia120 days
Australia and territories
  • May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).[5]
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan
Bahamas3 months
Bahrain
Bangladesh30 day
  • Not available at all entry points.[6]
Barbados6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
Belarus
  • Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival.[7]
Belgium90 days
Belize6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
[8] 30 days / 8 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
Bhutan
90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Botswana90 days
  • 90 days within any year period
Brazil[9] 90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia30 days
  • Visa is also obtainable online.[10]
Cameroon
Canada
  • Visa not required for US permanent resident card Holders.[11]
Cape Verde
  • Not available at all entry points.[12]
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile90 days
Colombia180 days
  • 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
Comoros45 days
Costa Rica90 days
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia90 days
Cuba30 days
Cyprus90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Djibouti[13] 31 days
Dominica
  • Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days[14]
Egypt30 days
El Salvador90 days
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia90 days
30 days
Ethiopia[15] up to 90 days
Fiji4 months
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gabon[16]
Gambia90 days
Georgia
Germany90 days
Ghana
Greece90 days
Grenada
  • Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid
Guatemala90 days
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau90 days
Guyana6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
Haiti3 months
Honduras90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
India[17] 60 days
Indonesia
30 days
Iraq
Ireland
Israel3 months
Italy90 days
Jamaica6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
Japan
Jordan
  • Conditions apply.[18]
  • Not available at all entry points.[19]
Kazakhstan
Kenya[20] 90 days
Kiribati120 days
90 days
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
30 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon
  • In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate for General Security (La Surete Generale).
Lesotho90 days
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Madagascar90 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia1 month
Maldives30 days
Mali
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius90 days
Mexico
30 days
[22] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
Monaco90 days
Mongolia
Montenegro90 days
Morocco
Mozambique30 days
  • Conditions apply[23]
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand
  • Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[24]
Nicaragua90 days
Niger
Nigeria
  • Visa on arrival only if Passengers with a visa approval obtained before departure at www.immigration.gov.ng can obtain a visa on arrival.
  • Passengers with a visa approval obtained before departure at www.immigration.gov.ng can obtain a visa on arrival.[25]
Norway90 days
Oman
Pakistan[26]
  • Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.[27]
  • Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.[28]
  • Online Visa eligible.[29]
Palau30 days
Panama[30] 3 months
Papua New Guinea[31] 30 days
Paraguay
Peru183 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Freedom of movement for OECS states; ID card valid
Samoa60 days
San Marino90 days
[32]
Saudi Arabia
Senegal90 days
Serbia
  • Visa not required for holders of Schengen, US or UK visa or residence permits (max stay 90 days)[33]
Seychelles3 months
Sierra Leone
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Solomon Islands3 months
Somalia30 days
South Africa
[34]
  • Obtainable online[35]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
Spain90 days
Sri Lanka30 days
Sudan
Suriname6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Tajikistan[36] 30 days
  • Visa also available online.[37]
90 days
Timor-Leste30 days
  • Not available at all entry points.[38]
Togo7 days
Tonga31 days
Trinidad and Tobago6 months
  • Holders of Caricom Certificate of Skills can stay indefinitely.
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu1 month
Uganda
  • Determined at the port of entry. May apply online.[39]
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom and Crown dependencies6 months
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan[40] 30 days
Vanuatu90 days
90 days
90 days
90 days
Yemen
Zambia90 days
  • 90 days as tourists or 30 days for business
Zimbabwe90 days

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories

Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
TerritoryConditions of accessNotes
[42]
[43] 90 days
[44]
Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.[45]
Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory.
30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival.[46] [47]
[48] Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.[49] [50]
[51] 30 days
[52] Registration required after 24h.[53] [54]
Dependent and autonomous territories
TerritoryConditions of accessNotes
China
Hong Kong90 days
90 days
Denmark
Faroe Islands[55]
Greenland[56]
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West IndiesIncludes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin.
Mayotte
New Caledonia
Reunion
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Wallis and Futuna[57]
Netherlands
Aruba
Caribbean NetherlandsIncludes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
New Zealand
Cook Islands31 days
Niue30 days
Tokelau[58]
United Kingdom
[59] Stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit.[60]
AnguillaHolders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa.[61]
Bermuda
British Indian Ocean TerritorySpecial permit required.[62]
Cayman Islands
Gibraltar
Montserrat
14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore.[63] [64] [65]
[66] [67]
  • 3 months within any year period
Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling.[68]
Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.[69]
South Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsPre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).[70] [71]
Turks and Caicos IslandsHolders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days.
United States
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Antarctica and adjacent islands

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Henley Passport Index: Q1 2024 Factsheet .
  2. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/05/28-jha-eu-visa-waiver-agreements/ EU signs visa waiver agreements with 7 ACP countries
  3. Web site: Refworld Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: The rights of citizens in countries belonging to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Economic Union to residence, employment and education in other OECS Economic Union countries (2013-December 2017).
  4. https://evisa.mfa.am/pls/dbms/evis_n.put_application_p0 e-Visa - Republic of Armenia Electronic Visa System
  5. Web site: Visitor e600 Visa Online Applications. Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
  6. Available at Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport and Osmani International Airport only.
  7. Web site: Visas at the "National Airport Minsk" - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus . Mfa.gov.by . 2021-12-03.
  8. https://evisa.gouv.bj/en/ eVisa Benin
  9. https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos/quadro-geral-de-regime-de-vistos-para-entrada-de-estrangeiros-no-brasil Entry Visas to Brazil
  10. Web site: Kingdom of Cambodia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation . 23 July 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140728202347/http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/ . 28 July 2014 . dead.
  11. Web site: I have U.S. residency (Green Card). Do I need a visa or an eTA to visit Canada or can I use my Green Card? . Cic.gc.ca . 7 November 2012. 2021-12-03.
  12. Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport.
  13. https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/#/ eVisa
  14. Extendable length of stay.
  15. Web site: Ethiopia electronic visa. Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Ethiopia. 24 November 2018.
  16. https://evisa.dgdi.ga/ Gabon e-Visa
  17. Web site: Indian e-Visa. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
  18. Web site: Visa Information. Timatic. 14 May 2015. 30 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430063359/http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_client.cgi?ExpertMode=TIDFT%2FJO%2FVI%2FIS%2FID42022&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C. dead.
  19. Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing).
  20. https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA)
  21. Web site: e-VISA. evisa.e-gov.kg. 29 September 2018.
  22. http://www.mfa.gov.md/entry-visas-moldova/citizens-additional-checks/#link Foreign citizens who don't need visa for entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova
  23. Web site: Visa Information. Timatic. 14 May 2015.
  24. Web site: Information about: Australian Resident Visa . immigration.govt.nz . Immigration New Zealand . 21 May 2020 . Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand..
  25. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/NG-Nigeria-passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm access-date=August 10, 2021
  26. Web site: Online visa system of Pakistan . . Pakistan.
  27. Web site: Tourist Visa in Your Inbox.
  28. Web site: Business Visa in Your Inbox.
  29. Web site: Tourist Visa.
  30. Web site: Embassy of Panama.
  31. https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/Apply Easy Visitor Permit (30 Day)
  32. http://www.smf.st/evisa/index.php e-Visa STP
  33. Web site: Consular countries. 22 January 2015. 27 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170727215610/http://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/consular-affairs/entry-serbia/visa-regime. dead.
  34. Web site: evisa.gov.ss, pesaflow.com, capitalpay, valuechainfactory.com . Apply for a South Sudan e-Visa online . evisa.gov.ss . 2021-12-03.
  35. Web site: Apply for a South Sudan e-Visa online . evisa.gov.ss . 2021-12-03.
  36. Web site: The list of countries eligible for the unilateral visa-free entry system has been expanded, and the visa application process for citizens of certain countries to the Republic of Tajikistan has been simplified.
  37. https://www.evisa.tj/index.evisa.html#/help Tajikistan e-Visa
  38. Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port.
  39. https://visas.immigration.go.ug Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System
  40. https://akipress.com/news:623639:Uzbekistan_introduces_visa_waiver_for_20_more_countries_from_2020/ Uzbekistan introduces visa waiver for 20 more countries from 2020
  41. Web site: No visa required for tourists to Phu Quoc on short stay - Vietsea Tourist - Travel to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand Vietnam Travel Tours. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203080313/http://www.vietseatourist.vn/News/category1/news-57/No-visa-required-for-tourists-to-Phu-Quoc-on-short-stay.html. 2014-02-03.
  42. Web site: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF ABKHAZIA. 3 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160424181640/http://mfaapsny.org/council/visa.php. 24 April 2016. dead.
  43. Web site: Visas For Foreign Citizens - For Kosovo Citizens - Consular Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo.
  44. Web site: VISA Regulations. Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. 4 March 2014 .
  45. Web site: Israel Country Specific Information. Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State. 18 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131114103216/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html#entry_requirements. 14 November 2013. dead.
  46. Web site: Practical travel information on Visas in Somaliland, Puntland & Somalia - Lonely Planet Travel Information . 9 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141106194323/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/somaliland-puntland-and-somalia/practical-information/visas . 6 November 2014 . dead.
  47. Web site: VISA Application . 17 November 2006 . https://archive.today/20061117003149/http://www.somalilandgov.com/Visa%20Application.htm . 17 November 2006 . dead.
  48. Web site: Procedure of the Entry to the Territory of the Republic of South Ossetia | Министерство иностранных дел . 6 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131015140424/http://www.mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 . 15 October 2013 . dead.
  49. Web site: О визах . About visas . ru . Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia . 2022-03-06.
  50. Web site: Procedure of the Entry to the Territory of the Republic of South Ossetia Министерство иностранных дел . 6 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131015140424/http://www.mfa-rso.su/en/node/406 . 15 October 2013 . dead.
  51. Web site: 線上填寫簽證申請系統.
  52. Web site: Министерство иностранных дел - Приднестровской Молдавской Республики. Министерство иностранных дел.
  53. Web site: Luxlana.net . 9 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022114723/http://www.luxlana.net/Transdniestr.html . 22 October 2013 . dead.
  54. http://transnistria-tour.com/en/rules-and-tipps Rules and recommendations | Transnistria tour
  55. Web site: Passport and visa. Visit Faroe Islands. 30 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720043911/http://www.visitfaroeislands.com/en/about-the-faroe-islands/important-facts-for-travelers/passport-and-visa/. 20 July 2014. dead.
  56. Web site: Advice & Services for travelling to and staying in Greenland.
  57. Web site: Requesting a visa.
  58. Web site: Welcome to nginx eaa1a9e1db47ffcca16305566a6efba4!185.15.56.1 . 15 March 2014 . https://archive.today/20140315034207/https://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?FullText=1&COUNTRY=NZ&SECTION=VI&SUBSECTION=AI&user=KLMB2C&subuser=KLMB2C . 15 March 2014 . dead.
  59. http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/archives/pdf/enlargement_process/future_prospects/negotiations/eu10_bulgaria_romania/treaty_2003/en/aa00042_re03_en.pdf Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003
  60. http://www.sbaadministration.org/home/legislation/01_02_09_04_INCON/C/20160503_Control-EntrySettlementCommEnterprises-Ordinance-1960.pdf Control (entry, settlement and commercial enterprises) ordinance 1960
  61. Web site: Government of Anguilla - Businesses - Immigration - Visas & Travel.
  62. http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/british-indian-ocean-territory?ta=entryRequirements&pg=4 British Indian Ocean Territory travel advice - GOV.UK
  63. Web site: Tourist Information Visas & Legal Info Pitcairn Island Tourism . 2014-08-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131018001850/http://www.visitpitcairn.pn/visitpitcairn/visaslegalinfo/touristinfo/index.html . 2013-10-18 . dead .
  64. http://www.government.pn/visaInfo.php Pitcairn Islands
  65. Web site: Immigration Control Ordinance 2006 . . 5 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211106205311/http://www.government.pn/immigration%20ordinance.pdf . 6 November 2021 . live.
  66. Web site: Ascension Island E-Visa System. 13 November 2018.
  67. Web site: Entry Visas. 13 November 2018. 23 November 2018. 16 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116084227/http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/entry-visas/. dead.
  68. http://www.sthelenatourism.com/the-island/useful-info/ Useful info : St Helena Tourism
  69. http://www.tristandc.com/visitsadmin.php Tristan da Cunha Information for Visitors
  70. http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/south-georgia-south-sandwich#entryRequirements South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice - GOV.UK
  71. Web site: Information for Visitors - South Georgia Website . 12 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080412170649/http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/(v)Information_for_Visitors_to_South_Georgia?useskin=vis . 12 April 2008 . dead.