Valid passport required by all except:
(a) 1. nationals of Canada and the USA with valid proof of identity and holding return/onward tickets (for stays of up to six months);
(b) nationals of OECS countries (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis and St Vincent & the Grenadines) with a valid National Identity Card;
(c) expired passports accompanied by photo ID issued to nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines and the UK (regardless of endorsement in passport).

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis and St Vincent & the Grenadines for a maximum stay of six weeks;
(b) 1. nationals of Canada, the UK and USA for a maximum stay of six weeks;
(c) 2. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovak Republic who do require a visa) and Hong Kong (SAR) for stays of up to 28 days;
(d) nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Caricom Member States (except Haiti who have temporary visa restrictions), Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Faroe Island, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gibralter, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guam, Honduras, Israel, Korea (Rep), Lesotho, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mayotte, Micronesia, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Marina Islands, Norway, Peru, Reunion, St Helena, St Martin, St Marteen, St Pierre & Miquelon, San Marino, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turks & Caicos Islands, Venezuela and Western Samoa, for stays of up to 28 days ;
(e) those continuing their journey to next destination by the same aircraft without leaving the airport.

Single-entry Tourist: £35; Business: £40; Student: £30. These prices are for those applying in the UK. Cost depends on nationality of the applicant and the place of application. Postal applications must include an additional £5 postage fee.

Up to six weeks. Extensions to some visas can be made at the Immigration Department in St Lucia.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Passport valid for six months from date of return. (b) Completed application form. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (e) proof of accommodation. (f) Copy of travel itinerary (g) letter of invitation with contact details (if invited by a friend or relative). (h) Fee, payable by cash (postal order for postal applications). (i) Valid return or onward ticket. Students also require a letter from the school, college or university. Business applicants also require a letter from employer.

Refer applications or enquiries to Consulate, Embassy or High Commission. Processed through the Department of Immigration, St Lucia.

Two to three, depending on nationality of applicant.

St Lucia High Commission in the UK
1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7370 7123.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0930-1730, Fri 0930-1700.

Embassy of St Lucia in the USA
3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
Tel: (202) 364 6792.
Website: www.sluonestop.com