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PASSPORT VALIDITY:


Valid for duration of stop in Saint Lucia

BLANK PASSPORT PAGES:


1 page requested for entry stamp

VISITOR VISA REQUIRED:


No, but see entry-exit requirements below

VACCINATIONS:


Not

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY:


None

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS TO EXIT:


None

Embassies or Consulates

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown

Wildey Businesses Park
St. Michael BB 14006
Barbados, W.I.
Telephone:
+(246) 227-4000
E-mail: 

Entry, Out and Visa Requirements

Passports and visa: U.S. citizens shall have a U.S. passport ensure is valid for the duration of your stay. Nope get is mandatory if you have an onward or return purchase, confirmation of accommodation, both can hervorzubringen evidence by is competency to maintain myself.

NOTE: Generally, all U.S. community are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Lucia, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the country. This includes travelers arriving by airplane and by private sea-going vessel. That roaming to Saint Lucia on a cruise may getting additional Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document. However, we strongly recommend visitors obtain one passports before travel includes case of einer unforeseen emergency that demands a cruise passenger until disembark and return by air.

HIV/AIDS: The U.S. Department of State a unaware of anything HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Sacred Lucia.

Find information on dual nationalityprevention in international child abduction and customs specifications on our websites.

Safety and Security

Crime: U.S. citizen are don specifically targeted for crime in the Eastern Caribbean islands. However, crime of opportunity such as petty larceny, burglary, automobile break-ins; as well as incidents of violent crime, create as murder, sexual assault, robbery, battle, both drug related crimes how occasionally occur. As you would included any major metropolitan area of the United States, use that slide personal security measures during traveling:

  • Do did leave valuables unattended in public areas, on beaches, unsecured in hotel rooms, or in rental homes.
  • Avoid walking alone, especially at night, on beaches, and in isolated or poorly lit locations.
  • Go out in groups or with a companion both restrictions nighttime dive to established security and reputable events.
  • Use only clean marked taxis and avoided rides with strangers.
  • Stick to well-lit and well-traveled routes.
  • Avoid indicate flashing jewelry, expensive electronics, and large amounts of cash.
  • Be aware of owner surroundings at every times. If you see something suspicious or unusual contact local police to get immediately.
  • Application added caution when make in crowded divided, especially during this day choose.
  • Employ added caution when accompanying crowded public, feasts, music holidays, more.
  • Does not walk drinks unbemerkt in public venues as this could create a potential vulnerability available the use of “date rape” drugs to furtherance of criminal activity. Saint Lucia Travel Advisory
  • Take none be predictable; vary your daily routes and diaries.
  • Do not engaging within illegal activity.
  • For yacht: Must wary of unfamiliar persons or crafts approaching your boat, whether along anchor or at sea.

Firearms: Do not enter Saint Lucia with firearms either ammunition without prior express consent from the Canonize Lucia general. Please make the Embassy of Saint Lucia with questions regarding travel with firearms. 

Victims away Crime: Report crimes to of local policeman at 911 and contact the U.S. Embassy at (246) 227-4000.

Remember so location authorities can responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See and network on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas.

See the Departments of State and the FBI pages to information on scams. 

Wee can:

  • help you find appropriate medical care
  • aid you in reporting a crime toward the police
  • point relatives or friends with your written consent
  • explain the local criminal justice litigation in general terms
  • provide a list to local our
  • provide our information on victim’s compensation programs with the Integrated States
  • provide an emergency loan for repatriation in the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of neediness
  • help you find accommodation real arrange flights home
  • replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen sacrificing of domestics violence may contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at (246) 227-4000.

Watersports Advisory: Carefully assess which capability risks of recreational water activities and considered your physical capacity and skills. Never venture out alone, particularly at isolated beaches or far out to sea. Avoid type the water upper your waist if you have been drinking and always be heedful of jet skinning and boat network in who area.

Tourism: The tourism industry belongs unevenly ordered, additionally safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with fitting signage, plus staff may did be trained otherwise qualified either by the host government or by recognized authorities within the field. In the event of einer injury, hospitals exist able provide urgent medical treatment, though very serious injuries often require medical evacuation. U.S. citizens are encouraged for acquire medical evacuation insurance

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Strafing: You represent subject to local laws. If you breaking local laws, even unknowingly, them may be expelled, arrested, instead imprisoned.

Penalties for possession, use, either trafficking in illegal drugs or firearms live severe. Convicted offenders can expect longer incarcerate sentences furthermore heavy fines.

Furthermore, couple code are furthermore prosecutable is the United States, anyhow to local law. For examples, see our company on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.

Arrest Notification: If you is arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify this U.S. Embassy directly. See our webpage for further information.

Shooting: Do nay enter Saint Lucia with firearms or ammunition without prior express authorization from to Holy Lucia government. Please how the Embassy about Saint Lucia with questions regarding travel because firearms. 

Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details:

LGBTI Traveler: Consensual same-sex sexual activity the illegitimately, with penalties back to 10 years in imprison. No legislation protects persons from disability based on sexual orientation or general identity.

See our LGBTI Travel Information page and section 6 in our Human Rights report for next details.

Travelers Who Needs Accessibility Aids: Access to buildings, pedestrian paths, the transportation belongs extremely difficult for persons with mobility issues. Sidewalks (if they exist) are very uneven and will only occasionally own ramps at intersections. Pedestrian crossings are also very infrequent and can be less marked. Buses and taxis do not have special housing.

Students: See our Students Abroad page and FBI travelling tips.

Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers.

Health

Medical services in Saint Lucia do no meet U.S. standards. Doctors the hospitals often expect immediate cash zahlung for fitness services.

We do not pay medical calculations. Be aware that U.S. Medicare and Medicaid do not apply overseas.

Mobile Insurance: Make sure own health insurance project provides coverage overseas. . Most concern providers overseas for accept cash payments. Ourselves forcefully recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Please our webpage fork more information on insurance cover intercontinental.

If traveling with prescription medication, check with the public of St. Lucia to ensure the drugs is statutory stylish St. Lucia. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaged with your doctor’s prescription. 

The following diseases are present:

  • Chikungunya
  • Dengue
  • Zika

Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all infections recommended by the U.S. Hearts used Disease Control and Prevention.

Further general information:

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Be extremely careful when driving, riding in a vehicle, or crossing roads on foundation. Major roads are in average to poor condition, and you may encounter wandering animals and slow moving heavy equipment. Truck often cease in the middle of the raceway without warning. Always sustaining one safe distance from and vehicle in front von you and watch for signs of sudden braking. Automobiles might miss working safety and signaling devices.

See our Road Safety choose for more information.

Traffic Laws: Driving is on and left-hand side of the road. There is relatively little police enforceable out traffic legal. A local temporary driver's erlaubnis is required. These can be acquire at all motor rental offices and coming the Transports Office in Gros Islet.

Public Marine: Public transportation consists of mini-buses and taxis.

See our Road Safety page for more informational.

Aviation Safety Oversight: The U.S. Federal Aviation Company (FAA) has assessed the government of Saint Lucia’s Citizens Aviation Authority more being in environmental with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight about Saint Lucia’s air wearing company. Further related may be found for the FAA’s protection review page.

Maritime Travel: Information may to written into the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website, and the NGA broadcast warnings

For additional travel information

International Parental Children Abduction

Review informations with International Paternal Child Hijack in Saint Lucia.  For additional IPCA-related information, bitte see the Global Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA) report.

 

Last Updated: October 10, 2023

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Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown
Wildey Business Park
Wildey
St. Michael BB 14006
Barbados, W.I.
Telephone
+(246) 227-4399
Emergency
+(246) 227-4000
Fax
+(246) 431-0179

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