St Lucia Immigration Form and Entry Requirements for 2026

The St Lucia immigration form is a new electronic entry form that air travelers are required to complete before they arrive at border control in St Lucia.

For travelers and expats looking to understand the St Lucia immigration form policy, Global Citizen Solutions created this guide to break down the new electronic immigration requirement, how it only applies to air arrivals, and the options for those who intend to relocate to St Lucia as a foreigner. 

Key Details

All travelers arriving in St Lucia by air are required to complete an electronic immigration form within 72 hours before their arrival.

After filling out the form, travelers receive a receipt and QR code to present to a designated immigration officer.

Cruise passengers typically do not have to fill out the immigration form online when arriving in St Lucia.

Filling out the immigration form does not grant residency rights; tourists wishing to settle in St Lucia should obtain a relevant residence permit.

The St Lucia government introduced a new electronic immigration form that requires all air passengers to register their arrival in advance on the St Lucia Online Immigration and Customs Platform. This includes all foreign nationals and St Lucia passport holders.

The electronic form can be submitted up to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival at immigration. Travelers can complete the online form before departure or after landing at an international airport in St Lucia using the airport’s Wi-Fi services.

The St Lucia Tourism Authority official website states that after the electronic form is completed, visitors receive an email with a receipt and a QR code, which they must present to a St Lucia Immigration and Customs officer along with their travel documents.

Who must complete the form?

Citizens of all countries, including those of the European Union, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and its territories, and other countries in the British Commonwealth, do not require a visa to enter St Lucia for up to 42 days (six weeks), but they must submit an immigration form online within 72 hours before arriving by air. For families traveling together, only one entry form is required.

Passport and visa checks are carried out on arrival in St Lucia. Along with submitting the online entry form, most travelers should ensure their passport is valid for the period they intend to stay in the country.

Requirements for OECS Citizens

Thanks to the Free Movement of Persons Regime in the Eastern Caribbean established by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), OECS citizens enjoy freedom of movement between member states, including St Lucia. OECS citizens can visit St Lucia without a valid passport using their national photo ID card.

Requirements for citizens of countries that require visas

Foreign nationals who are not eligible for visa free entry to St Lucia must apply for a single-entry or multiple-entry non-immigrant visa through their nearest St Lucia Embassy or Consulate. The single-entry option is valid for three months, and the multiple-entry options allow multiple entries over a one-year period.

The requirements vary depending on the applicant, but typically include completing a St Lucia immigration form, providing details on the purpose of travel, financial documentation, and paying visa fees.

Some foreign nationals with visa requirements can obtain a visa on arrival, avoiding the requirement to submit an application to the St Lucia authorities before travel.

The arrival procedure into St Lucia depends on whether you are arriving by air or by cruise (sea). Under travel regulations, air travelers must fill in an online immigration form before arrival, along with any other passport and visa requirements relevant to their nationality.

Most cruise passengers process through the cruise port and do not need to fill out the online immigration form for air arrivals. You can also travel on certain cruise routes without a passport, depending on the traveler’s nationality and itinerary. Travelers must, however, verify the precise visa and documentation necessary before traveling.

While all travelers (visitors, residents, and citizens) must fill in the St Lucia immigration form when they arrive by air, visitor entry into the country does not automatically grant the right to remain in the country. Visitor admission is temporary, and the nature and extent to which an individual is allowed to stay will be determined by immigration authorities.

Please note that anyone who would like to stay in St Lucia longer than the duration that their visitor status allows must submit the relevant residency application and be approved by the St Lucian government.