Country guide
St Lucia
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 1 758
Best time to go
May – June. Peak season is December - April
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Bottled water is available.
Travel tips
It is illegal to wear camouflage clothing.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
For passengers arriving by air, you are required to complete the electronic entry form up to 3 days before arrival: travelslu.govt.lc. Complete 1 form per family to receive a QR code by email to be presented to the authorities on arrival.
You will need the following:
- Flight Information
- Passport details for all family members travelling with you
- A photo of the travel documents, more specifically your passport bio page or ID card for OECS citizens only
- A valid email address
Visa requirements
SA passport holders do not require a visa for entry into St Lucia.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1-2; Feb 22; Apr 3, 6; May 1, 25; Jun 4; Aug 1; Oct 5; Dec 13, 25-26