# 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Saint Lucia from VisaPassage.
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14 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 42 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 42 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 42 days
- **India**: Visa on arrival · stays up to 42 days
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 42 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 42 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival (Port of Entry) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 42 days | — | — | — |
| Saint Lucia Consular Visitor Visa (Prior to Arrival) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 42 days | — | — | 14 days |
| Saint Lucia Visa-Free Tourist Entry | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | $0 | — | — |

- **Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival (Port of Entry)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online immigration entry form, Onward or return ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: stluciahcuk.org
- **Saint Lucia Consular Visitor Visa (Prior to Arrival)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Onward or return ticket, Proof of accommodation or invitation, Proof of financial means, Visa fee receipt · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: stluciahcuk.org
- **Saint Lucia Visa-Free Tourist Entry** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online immigration entry form, Onward or return ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: stlucia.org

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Student Visa / Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 14 days |

- **Saint Lucia Student Visa / Permit** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Letter of acceptance, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visaguide.world

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Live It Remote Work Programme | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 7 days |
| Saint Lucia CARICOM Skilled National (Free Movement) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | EC$74 | — | — |
| Saint Lucia Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 35 days |

- **Saint Lucia Live It Remote Work Programme** — Key documents: Completed application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Proof of remote work or enrolment, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Remote work for employers or clients outside Saint Lucia only; no local employment. · Study: Open to students enrolled with an institution outside Saint Lucia. · Family: Accompanying spouse and children may be included; funds must cover the whole family. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: stlucia.org
- **Saint Lucia CARICOM Skilled National (Free Movement)** — Key documents: CARICOM Skills Certificate application, Valid CARICOM passport, Proof of skill category, Police certificate, Passport photographs, Certificate fee · Rights: Work: Work and self-employment without a work permit anywhere in Saint Lucia once recognised. · Study: Lawful presence permits study alongside work. · Residency: Recognised Skilled Nationals are entitled to indefinite stay in Saint Lucia. · Family: Free movement extends to the holder's spouse and dependants. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: stlucia.gov.lc
- **Saint Lucia Work Permit** — Key documents: Work permit application form, Employer justification letter, Employment contract or offer letter, Valid passport, Proof of qualifications, Police clearance certificate, Medical certificate, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Authorises work for the sponsoring employer and role named in the permit. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: attorneygeneralchambers.com

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - National Action Bond | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days |
| Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - Enterprise Project | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days |
| Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - National Economic Fund | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days |
| Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days |

- **Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - National Action Bond** — Key documents: Application forms (via authorised agent), Valid passport, Birth and marriage certificates, Police clearance certificates, Medical certificate and HIV test, Proof of source of funds, Bond subscription confirmation, Administration and due diligence fees (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Saint Lucia. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: Confers citizenship directly; no residence requirement. · Family: Spouse and dependants of any number included within the USD 300,000 bond, subject to fees. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cipsaintlucia.com
- **Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - Enterprise Project** — Key documents: Application forms (via authorised agent), Valid passport, Birth and marriage certificates, Police clearance certificates, Approved enterprise project proposal, Proof of source of funds, Administration and due diligence fees, Photographs · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Saint Lucia. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: Confers citizenship directly; no residence requirement. · Family: Spouse and dependants may be included, subject to fees. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cipsaintlucia.com
- **Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - National Economic Fund** — Key documents: Application forms (via authorised agent), Valid passport, Birth and marriage certificates, Police clearance certificates, Medical certificate and HIV test, Proof of source of funds, Proof of NEF contribution, Due diligence and processing fees (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Saint Lucia. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: Confers citizenship directly; no prior or ongoing residence required. · Family: Spouse, dependent children, dependent parents/grandparents and certain siblings may be included for added fees. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cipsaintlucia.com
- **Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate** — Key documents: Application forms (via authorised agent), Valid passport, Birth and marriage certificates, Police clearance certificates, Medical certificate and HIV test, Proof of source of funds, Real estate purchase agreement, Administration and due diligence fees (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Saint Lucia. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: Confers citizenship directly; no residence requirement. · Family: Spouse and dependants of any number may be included, subject to per-dependant administration fees. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cipsaintlucia.com

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Residence and Citizenship through Marriage | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Saint Lucia Residence and Citizenship through Marriage** — Key documents: Residence / citizenship registration application, Marriage certificate, Citizen spouse's documents, Valid passport, Evidence of genuine marriage, Police certificate, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study; citizens have full access. · Residency: Leads to citizenship by registration after the statutory marriage/residence period. · Family: Route is based on the marriage; dependent children may follow the parents' status. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: saintluciaifc.com

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saint Lucia Residence Permit (Temporary Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Lucia Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Saint Lucia Residence Permit (Temporary Residence)** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Valid passport, Proof of purpose of stay, Proof of financial means, Police certificate, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits enrolment in study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included or apply alongside the main applicant. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: saintluciaifc.com
- **Saint Lucia Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Valid passport, Proof of continuous residence, Proof of means of support, Police certificate, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Study permitted as a settled resident. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation as a citizen may follow further qualifying residence. · Family: Spouse and dependent children may hold derived or individual status. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: saintluciaifc.com

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