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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in St. Lucia

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting St. Lucia

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

111 passports visa-free
138 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visiting Saint Lucia
Citizens of many countries can visit Saint Lucia without a visa; nationals of some countries need a non-immigrant visa for business, pleasure or study. Visas are issued by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force immigration visa office. Apply at least two weeks before travel; in some cases a visa can be applied for at the airport, though it may be refused.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Saint Lucia Work Permit
A foreign national may not work in Saint Lucia, paid or self-employed, without a valid work permit or an exemption. Employers may not employ a foreign national without one. Applications go to the Minister responsible for labour through the Work Permit Unit of the Department of Labour, on the prescribed form with the prescribed fee. The Minister can grant a permit with or without conditions, or refuse it.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Citizenship1 pathway

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