Saint Lucia: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Complete the immigration form within 3 days before arrival.
- Camouflage clothing is illegal, including for children.
Inreis en visa
British tourists are normally admitted visa-free for up to six weeks. Bring a passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation and funds evidence. Complete the online immigration form within three days before arrival and keep the receipt. The local External Affairs visitor page also describes a six-week maximum admission.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Saint Lucia immigration and customs form ↗ verplicht
No more than 3 days before arrival; keep the receipt · Arriving travellers
Geldigheid paspoort: Valid beyond the planned departure date.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, publicservice.gov.lc ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas. Cards work at resorts, larger restaurants and rental firms.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗, publicservice.gov.lc ↗
Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Obtain a temporary local driving permit.
- Drug offences carry severe penalties.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, publicservice.gov.lc ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleding: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, publicservice.gov.lc ↗
Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- september: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- november: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: links rijden
Verzekering: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, publicservice.gov.lc ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.