Saint Lucia · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Saint Lucia?

Entry rules for Saint Lucia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 97 countries and territories can visit Saint Lucia without a visa. 48 get a visa on arrival. 52 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free: 97
On arrival: 48
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 52

About 2.1 bn people (26% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Saint Lucia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of External Affairs, Saint LuciaSingapore: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Saint Lucia entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	90 days in any 180	27	Germany, France, Italy, Spain	Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia
Visa-free	Not stated	67	China, United States, Brazil, Russia	Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia
Visa on arrival	Not stated	48	India, Ethiopia, Philippines, Vietnam	Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia
Visa required	Not stated	52	Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh	Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia
Visa-free	Not stated	3	South Sudan, Kosovo, Vatican City	Government of Saint Lucia

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Germany, France, Italy and 24 more

27 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026AUSTRIA NO (up to 90 days in 180-day period)

Visa-free: China, the US, Brazil and 64 more

67 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NO

Visa on arrival: India, Ethiopia, the Philippines and 45 more

48 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border.

Source: Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026INDIA YES (poe) … KEY: (pta) = prior to arrival (poe) = port of entry

Visa required: Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and 49 more

52 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026AFGHANISTAN YES (pta) … KEY: (pta) = prior to arrival

Visa-free: South Sudan, Kosovo and Vatican City

3 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa-free.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Government of Saint Lucia (govt.lc service page)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Government of Saint Lucia (govt.lc service page), checked 31 Oct 2026Foreign nationals from some countries intending to visit Saint Lucia for business, pleasure or study are required to have a valid passport from their country and to obtain a valid Saint Lucian visa.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saint Lucia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Saint Lucia?

It depends on your passport: 97 nationalities are visa-free, 48 get a visa on arrival and 52 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Saint Lucia?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Saint Lucia?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Saint Lucia visa-free (Department of External Affairs, Saint Lucia (visa requirements list, last updated November 2018), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

Saint Lucia visa requirements list (Department of External Affairs, DOCX)govt.lc · checked 31 Oct 2026
Government of Saint Lucia: Apply for Saint Lucia non-immigrant visagovt.lc · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Department of External Affairs; Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (Immigration). No change since.

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