Americas
St Lucia
- Capital
- Castries
- Population
- 180,149
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Calling code
- +1-758
- Languages
- English
- 8missions
- 6embassies
- 2honorary consulates
St Lucia
Embassies and consulates in St Lucia
embassies in Castries
St Lucia hosts 8 foreign missions from 8 countries: 6 embassies and 2 honorary consulates. All 6 embassies are in the capital, Castries.
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All missions in St Lucia
By country
Visa rules for St Lucia
St Lucia visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 95 can enter visa-free, 48 get a visa on arrival and 55 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for St Lucia.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in St Lucia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 145 | 17 | 10.5% | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 207 | 197 | 1 | 0.5% | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 203 | 190 | 0 | 0.0% | 41.6% |
Schengen consulates in St Lucia received 203 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 190 visas. 0.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (0.5%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (207 in 2024).
The numbers include every nationality applying in St Lucia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of St Lucia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,928 | 2,817 |
| Student (F, M) | 80 | 56 |
| Exchange (J) | 22 | 13 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 32 | 33 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 219 | 234 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 31 | 16 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 15 | 11 |
| Total | 4,327 | 3,180 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 26.8% | 37.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,180 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of St Lucia, the 124th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 89%, transit and crew visas 7%. That is 27% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,327).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of St Lucia received 716, 54% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 37.0% for citizens of St Lucia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 26.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
St Lucia’s own missions abroad
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St Lucia’s embassies abroad (5)
St Lucia itself has 5 missions abroad, in 4 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in St Lucia
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National day
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 6 embassies are in the capital, Castries.
Travel advice for St Lucia
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to St Lucia: the US State Department rates St Lucia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to St Lucia (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for St Lucia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for St Lucia?
Of 198 passports, 95 can enter visa-free, 48 get a visa on arrival and 55 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for St Lucia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in St Lucia closed?
On St Lucia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National day on Sunday 13 December 2026.