Born in St. Lucia

Anyone born in Saint Lucia is a citizen at birth, apart from children of foreign diplomats.

Passport105 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 4–5 weeksafter the birthDual citizenshipLimitedHealth care75/100

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Who qualifies:Exceptions only: children of foreign diplomats (where neither parent is a citizen) and children of enemy aliens born in occupied territory.

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Citizen from birthA St. Lucia passport of their own
105 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Free to live, study and workIn St. Lucia, for life

Constitution of Saint Lucia, Cap. 1.01 (Government of Saint Lucia) Constitution of Saint Lucia (Cap. 1.01) s. 100 · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Baby's papers ready: about 4–5 weeks after the birth

1
Get to St. Lucia legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Visiting Saint Lucia application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
2
Register the birthAt the local civil registry, with the hospital's birth record. About 7–14 daysCivil Status Registry issues a copy of a birth record in 5 to 10 business days (EC$8 per copy).Official source
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Get the baby's passportApply with the birth certificate to St. Lucia's passport office. About 21 daysStandard e-passport: 15 working days. Emergency service: 5 working days (higher fee).Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- St. Lucia limits dual citizenship: check before the baby takes another.