Saint Lucia: visa and entry rules
What you need to get in, how long you may stay, and what an overstay costs
Saint Lucia's borders: every crossing point
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The country has no land borders - it is an island.
All entry is by air and by sea. Hewanorra International Airport in the south, George F. L. Charles Airport by Castries.
Cruise ships are a noticeable share of the traffic, and a simplified procedure applies to passengers going ashore.
Movement between the islands within the country is by ferry and light aircraft, with no border formalities involved.
Ferries connect the island with Martinique, Dominica and Guadeloupe.
Bringing a car into Saint Lucia
You cannot drive here under your own steam - there are no land borders.
Tourists get around in rental cars.
Traffic drives on the left.
A local temporary driving permit is often required - it is issued by the rental company for a small fee, and formally you may not drive without it.
What is needed for temporary vehicle import into Saint Lucia is decided by local customs. General figures for the region cannot be used as a guide.
Travelling to Saint Lucia with a pet
An import permit is required, arranged in advance with the veterinary service.
A rabies vaccination must be valid on the date of entry.
An international veterinary certificate is required, endorsed by the state veterinary service of the country you are leaving.
Check the vaccinations, the microchip and quarantine for import into Saint Lucia before you buy tickets. An incomplete set means a refusal at the check-in desk, not at the border.
Overstaying your visa in Saint Lucia
A fine is charged for exceeding your permitted stay and is paid on departure.
Exactly how much will be determined when you leave. The amount cannot be confirmed in advance in Saint Lucia, the tariffs change. Keep cash on you and do not book a tight connection.
Extensions are arranged at the immigration service before your stay expires, not after.
A serious overstay means deportation and an entry ban.
What else to check before you go
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Entry rules change faster than anything else on this site, and they change without notice. We cross-check every page against several sources and state the date it was verified, but that does not replace the main step: before you travel, check an official source — the country’s consulate, its immigration service or its e-visa portal. Especially if more than a couple of months have passed since our check.