Relocating, Retiring & Vacation to St Lucia
Upon entering the St Lucia, here is a comprehensive guide to migrating to Saint Lucia. A visitor is given a maximum of 6 weeks to remain on the island. Prior to the expiration of this deadline and/or in the event the visitor plans to stay longer, a further extension may be granted after an application is made to the Immigration Department. The extension granted will be discretionary, based on responses given in an interview conducted by an Immigration Officer.
CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Citizenship or permanent residence may be applied for, through the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security, if a non-national is desirous of becoming a citizen or a permanent resident of Saint Lucia, after having resided in Saint Lucia for:
• (1) one to three (3) years, temporary residency
• (5) five years, in the case of permanent residence, or
• (7) seven years for citizenship.
1. A completed application on prescribed form.
2. A bank statement (may be requested)
3. A police certificate of character.
4. An original birth certificate.
5. Four (4) passport size photographs with two (2) certified by a Justice of the Peace or local Lawyer.
6. A reference letter from a reputable person from the country of origin.
7. A letter stating date of arrival, purpose of visit, and the activities to be engaged in.
8. Clearance letter from the Inland Revenue Department
NB: The Minister for Home Affairs and National Security may also request additional information that is deemed necessary to process your application.
Type of Citizenship Cost in ECD$
Temporary Residency $1,050.00
Permanent Residency $2,550.00
Citizenship (CARICOM) $2,050.00
Citizenship (Commonwealth) $3,050.00
Citizenship (Non-CARICOM & Non Commonwealth) $5,050.00
Replacement certificate $50.00
VISITOR VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SAINT LUCIA
Foreign nationals intending to visit Saint Lucia for business, pleasure or study are required to have a valid passport from their country as well as to obtain a Saint Lucian visa. The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Security is responsible for the issuance of Saint Lucian Visas.
Immigration Department, Visa Office
Telephone: (758) 456 3825 (758) 456 3825
Facsimile: (758) 456 3823
Email: [email protected]
Saint Lucian Visas may also be obtained through the various Saint Lucian missions abroad (see listing below). Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice.
CLASSES OF VISAS IN ST LUCIA
Single Entry
• Valid for three months
• Cost $125 EC
• Processing of application takes minimum 5 working days, once the application is complete
Multiple entries
• Ideal for business persons and students
• Valid for up to one year
• Cost $ 190 EC
• Processing of application takes minimum 5 working days, once the application is complete
St Lucia Visa Application Requirement
• Completed application form
• Two certified passport size photographs
• A valid passport for up to six months
• A return ticket to port of origin
• Copy of travel itinerary
• Proof of hotel/private accommodation
• Letter of invitation (if invited by friend or relative) or Admission letter (if student)
Please see the requirements and prescribed visa form here.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY IN ST LUCIA
An extension may be requested by application to the Immigration department. The extension granted is discretionary based on the provision of required documents and responses given in an interview conducted by an Immigration Officer. The operating hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon and 1:30pm to 3pm.
Requirement for Extension of Stay in St Lucia
• Return ticket
• One passport size photo
• Valid passport
• Receipt of payment or Host person
Please note the following
• Cost $200 EC for each 30 day extension.
• The request for an extension should be made to the immigration office prior to the expiration of time allowed in Saint Lucia.
• Decisions are made at the time of the interview.
List of Countries Where Nationals Require Visas
A – E G – O P – Z
AFGANISTAN, (pta) GABON, (poe) PAKISTAN, (pta)
ALBANIA, (pta) GAMBIA, (poe) PALAU, (poe)
ALGERIA, (pta) GHANA, (poe) PALESTINE, (pta)
AMERICAN SAMOA* (poe) GUATEMALA, (poe) PAPUA NEW GUINEA, (poe)
ANGOLA, (pta) GUINEA, (poe) PARAGUAY, (poe)
ARMENIA, (pta) GUINEA BISSAU, (poe) PERU, (poe)
AZERBAIJAN, (pta) HAITI*, (pta) PHILIPPINES, (poe)
BAHRAIN, (pta) QATAR,(pta)
BANGLADESH, (pta) REUNION*
BELARUS, HONDURAS, (poe) ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON, (poe)
BENIN, (poe) INDIA, (poe)
BHUTAN, (poe) INDONESIA, (pta)
BOLIVIA, (poe)
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN,
(pta) SAO TOME & PRINCIPE, (poe)
BURUNDI, (poe) IRAQ, (pta) SAUDI ARABIA, (pta)
BURKINA FASO, (poe) JORDAN, (pta) SENEGAL, (poe)
BURMA (MYANMAR), KAZAKHSTAN, (pta) SERBIA, (pta)
CAMBODIA (poe) KENYA, (poe) SIERRA LEONE, (poe)
CAMEROON, (poe) IVORY COAST, (poe)
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS, (poe)
KOREA (NORTH DEM. REPUBLIC
OF), (pta) SOMALIA, (pta)
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, (pta) KYRGYZSTAN, (poe) SRI LANKA, (pta)
CHAD, (pta) LAOS, (pta) SUDAN, (poe)
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF),
(pta) LEBANON, (pta) SYRIA, (pta)
COLOMBIA, (pta) LIBERIA, (pta) TAJIKISTAN, (pta)
COMOROS, (poe) LIBYA, (pta) THAILAND, (poe)
CONGO (REPUBLIC OF), (pta) MACAU, (poe)
TIMOR – LESTE (EAST TIMOR),
(poe)
CONGO (Democratic Republic of
the Congo), (pta)
MACEDONIA, REPUBLIC OF
(poe) TOGO, (poe)
COOK ISLANDS, (pta) MADAGASCAR, (poe) TUNISIA, (pta)
CROATIA, (poe) MALAYSIA, (poe)
DJIBOUTI, (poe) MALI, (poe) TURKMENISTAN, (pta)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, (pta) MAURITANIA, (poe) UGANDA, (poe)
ECUADOR, (poe) MOLDOVA, (poe) UKRAINE, (poe)
EGYPT, (pta) MONGOLIA, (poe) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, (pta)
EL SALVADOR, (poe)
EQUATORIAL GUINEA, (poe) MOROCCO (pta) UZBEKISTAN, (pta)
ERITREA, (pta) MOZAMBIQUE, (poe) VIETNAM, (poe)
ETHIOPIA, (poe) NEPAL, (pta)
WALLIS & FORTUNA ISLANDS,
(poe)
NEW CALEDONIA WEST BANK, (poe)
NICARAGUA, (poe) YEMEN, (pta)
NIGER, (pta) ZAIRE, (pta)
NIGERIA, (pta) ZIMBABWE, (poe)
OMAN, (pta)
Key:
(pta) = prior to arrival
(poe) = port of entry
*=Territory
SAINT LUCIA OVERSEAS MISSIONS
Consulate General of Saint Lucia
65 Overlea Blvd.
Suite 250
Toronto ON M4H 1P1
Canada
Tel: (416) 203 8400
Fax: (416) 203 8408 / 8486
Email: [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Michael Willius
Embajada de Santa Lucia en la Republica de Cuba
Calle 12 No. 551, entre 5ta y 7ma,
Miramar
Ciudad Habana
Cuba
Tel: (537) 206 9609
Fax: (537) 206 9610
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Dr. Jovita St. Marthe
Saint Lucia Permanent Mission to the United Nations
800 2nd Avenue
5th Floor, N.Y.10017
New York
U.S.A.
Tel: (212) 697-9360
Fax: (212) 697-4993
Email: [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Menissa Rambally
Vice Consul: Mr. Julian Dubois
Consulate General of Saint Lucia
2 Alhambra Plaza
Suite 850
Coral Gables
Florida 33411, U.S.A
Tel: (786) 502-3351
Fax: (786) 502-3356
Email: [email protected]/ st.lucia.consulate.miami
Consul General: Mr. Kent Hippolyte
Embassy of Saint Lucia to the United States and OAS
3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20016
U.S.A.
Tel: (202) 364-6792/95
Fax: (202) 364-6723
Email: [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Sonia Johnny
Minister Counsellor: Ms. Elizabeth Darius Clarke
Saint Lucia High Commission
1 Collingham Gardens
Earls Court
London SW5 0HW
Tel: (44 207) 370-7123
Fax: (44 207) 370-1905
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.stluciacuk.org
High Commissioner: H.E. Dr. Ernest Hilaire
Minister Counsellor: Mr. Albert Fregis
Consulat Général de Ste Lucie
3 Rue de La Libération
97200 Fort de France
Martinique
Tel: (596) 718-350
Fax: (596) 638-258
Email: [email protected]
Consul General: Ms. Yasmine Walcott
Cultural Attache : Mr. Shazi Chalon
42 rue de Livourne
1050 Brussels
Tel: 011 (322) 534 2611
Fax: 011 (322) 539 4009
Email: [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Ms. Shirley Skeritt-Andrew
UNESCO
Permanent Mission of Saint Lucia to UNESCO
21 Bis Avenue d’Lena
75116 Paris
Tel: 011 (331)5323 8023
Fax: 011 (331) 4070 1891
Email: [email protected]
Ambassador: H.E. Mr. Gilber Chaguory
WTO & FRANCE
Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia to WTO
Albertlaan 22
3080 Tervuren
Tel : (322) 767 1013
Email : [email protected]
1 Ouralion Street
P.O. Box 53321
3302 Limassol
Cyprus
Tel: (357) 253434 / 357 9967 4407
Fax: (357) 2556 0948
Email : [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Dr. Constantinos Andrea Vorkas
Consul de Santa Lucia
P.O. Box 816
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Tel: (809) 544 3797
Fax: (809) 541 4781
Honorary Consul: Mario Koenig
Postfach 2304
D-61293 Bad Hamburg
Germany
Tel: 06172 302324
Fax: 06172 305314
Honorary Consul: Mr. Bernd O. Ludwig
11 Forest View Road
Leas Flat
Kingston 19
Jamaica
Tel: (876) 960 1789
Fax: (876) 929 8093
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Vitas Titus Evans
2250 Century Hill
Century City
Los Angeles
CA 90067
Tel: (310) 557 9000
Fax: (310) 557 0712
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Mr. Denis Alexander
Gaard Kolleroysvegen 30
1400 Ski
Norway
Tel: (47) 64 865 990 (h)
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Mr. Per Erik Bjertnaes
P.O. Box 12008
San Juan
Puerto Rico 00922 22008
CA 90067
Tel: (787) 667 4748
Fax: (787) 708 1777
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Dr. Efrain Vazquez-Vera
P.O. Box 2462
Frederiksted
St. Croix
USVI 00841
Tel : (340) 773 1404 Ext. 4811
Tel : 1 (340) 772 0617 (h)
Tel : 1 (340) 713 9806 (c)
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consul: Mr. Luther Felix Renne