Saint Lucia is an island nation which is a top destination for tourists due to its tropical weather and wonderful scenery. The country has volcanic beaches and luxury resorts which are prime for snorkeling, diving, and warm water bathing. One of the top tourist destinations in the country is the majestic twin peak called “The Pitons”, a world heritage site. Other top attractions include Sulphur Springs, the Botanical Gardens, and Pigeon Island National Park.
The number of visitors was at a record high in 2017. Over 1.1 million tourists visited Saint Lucia that year, an 11% rise in the number of tourists who visited the previous year. Concerted efforts have been made to make sure the number of tourist visits increases each year.
The penalties for drug-related offenses are very severe; don’t carry anything through Customs for anyone else.
Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tonga, United Kingdom, United States, and Zambia can visit Saint Lucia without a visa.