São Tomé and Príncipe
St Lucia
St Lucia visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for St Lucia at the border; it covers up to 42 days.
- Maximum stay
- 42 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which St Lucia visa?
Non-immigrant visa and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- A maximum of six weeks on entry, extendable; for EU citizens the EU agreement sets a ceiling of 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- EC$125
- Processing time
- Submit at least two weeks before the travel date; extensions of stay take about five working days.
St Lucia’s tourist visa costs EC$125 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as St Lucia states it: Submit at least two weeks before the travel date; extensions of stay take about five working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: A maximum of six weeks on entry, extendable; for EU citizens the EU agreement sets a ceiling of 90 days in any 180-day period.
Citizens of St Lucia travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for St Lucia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to St Lucia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in St Lucia
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in St Lucia for up to 42 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to St Lucia.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive the visa for St Lucia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of St Lucia travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of St Lucia need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for St Lucia?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for St Lucia at the border; it covers up to 42 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in St Lucia?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in St Lucia for up to 42 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the St Lucia tourist visa cost?
St Lucia’s official sources give a standard fee of EC$125 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Submit at least two weeks before the travel date; extensions of stay take about five working days.
Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of St Lucia need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter St Lucia visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in St Lucia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.