St Lucia
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of St Lucia
Entry requirement
Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where citizens of St Lucia apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in St Lucia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of South Africa in Kingston1,743 km
Hillcrest Avenue 15, Kingston
- High Commission of South Africa in Port of Spain373 km
Scott Street 4, Port of Spain
- Embassy of South Africa in Caracas746 km
Avenida Sorocaima, Caracas
South Africa looks after St Lucia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Kingston, Jamaica (1,743 km from Castries) as the responsible post. Measured from Castries, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (373 km) and Caracas, Venezuela (746 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of St Lucia is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
South African citizens travelling to St Lucia
South AfricaSt Lucia Visa-free, 42 days St Lucia visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Citizens of St Lucia planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of St Lucia can stay in South Africa
How long citizens of St Lucia may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of St Lucia apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in St Lucia. Citizens of St Lucia apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to St Lucia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of St Lucia
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit citizens of St Lucia visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to St Lucia
No visa is needed by South African citizens for St Lucia, for stays of up to 42 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in St Lucia?
No. South Africa has no embassy in St Lucia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica for St Lucia.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for St Lucia?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for St Lucia, for stays of up to 42 days.
Can citizens of St Lucia enter South Africa visa-free?
No; citizens of St Lucia need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
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.