St LuciaCosta Rica

Costa Rica visa for citizens of St Lucia

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of St Lucia can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Costa Rica

Costa Rican citizens travelling to St Lucia

Costa RicaSt Lucia Visa-free, 42 days St Lucia visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Travel advice for Costa Rica

  • 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.

Before travelling from St Lucia to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of St Lucia can stay in Costa Rica

Citizens of St Lucia may stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of St Lucia

Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of St Lucia visa-free.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to St Lucia

St Lucia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 42 days. The rule is the same in both directions between St Lucia and Costa Rica.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of St Lucia can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of St Lucia stay in Costa Rica?

Citizens of St Lucia can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for St Lucia?

St Lucia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 42 days.

Can citizens of St Lucia enter Costa Rica visa-free?

Yes, citizens of St Lucia can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.

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.