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Some visitors are permitted to enter St Lucia without passports, but must have some form of identification with a photograph attached. Visitors must hold documents for the next destination, return/onward tickets and sufficient funds. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.
Americans: US citizens may
stay for up to six weeks without a visa. A passport, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, is required.
UK nationals: UK citizens must hold a passport (may be expired) accompanied by a photo-bearing identity document, and stay for up to six weeks without a visa.
Canadians: Canadians may enter St Lucia with a passport, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. No visa is required for a stay of up to six weeks.
Australians: Australians require a passport to enter St Lucia. A visa is required, which can be obtained on arrival for up to six weeks.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport. A visa is required, which can be obtained on arrival for up to six weeks.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport, but a visa is not necessary for a stay of up to six weeks.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to six weeks.
Health
There are few health risks associated with travel to St Lucia, although the mosquito-carried dengue fever is a risk throughout the island. HIV/AIDS is prevalent and precautions are advised. Bilharzia is endemic. No vaccinations are required, however a yellow fever certificate is necessary for travelers arriving from infected areas. Health care costs are high on the island and health insurance is recommended, which should cover medical evacuation. EHIC card holders are entitled to emergency medical treatment in the case of evacuation to Martinique, on the same terms as Martinique nationals, of which 70 percent of the costs can be reclaimed.
Safety
Most visits to St Lucia are trouble-free, but visitors should take common-sense precautions against robbery and theft. Isolated areas, such as beaches, should be avoided after dark. Hurricane season is generally from June to November.
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