St Lucia
United States
United States visa for citizens of St Lucia
Entry requirement
Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of St Lucia apply for a visa for the United States
United States 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.
- Consular Agency of the United States in Fort-de-France69 km
Hôtel Valmenière 615, Avenue des Arawaks, 97200 Fort-de-France
- Embassy of the United States in Bridgetown184 km
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006
- 235 km
Measured from Castries, US embassies and consulates are closest in Fort-de-France, Martinique (69 km), Bridgetown, Barbados (184 km) and St. George's, Grenada (235 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of St Lucia is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of St Lucia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in St Lucia.
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
US citizens travelling to St Lucia
United StatesSt Lucia Visa-free, 42 days St Lucia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of St Lucia can stay in the United States
How long citizens of St Lucia may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of St Lucia apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in St Lucia. Citizens of St Lucia apply through a mission of the United States accredited to St Lucia from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of St Lucia
Cuba admits citizens of St Lucia visa-free. Canada and Mexico require citizens of St Lucia to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to St Lucia
US citizens do not need a visa for St Lucia: stays of up to 42 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in St Lucia?
No. The United States has no embassy in St Lucia. The nearest US consulate is in Fort-de-France, Martinique, 69 km from Castries.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for St Lucia?
US citizens do not need a visa for St Lucia: stays of up to 42 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of St Lucia enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of St Lucia need a visa for the United States 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.