Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Saint Lucia
Level published by the State Department on 09.07.2026 · read 13 October 2026 · source checked daily
Saint Lucia — official level as of 13 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
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In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
near Ciceron Road
near William Peter Boulevard
Micoud Street Castries
St Louis Street Castries
Chaussée Road Castries
Independence City Drive
near Sunbuilt Road
massage therapist
Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30;Sa 09:00-17:00;PH closed
near Castries - Soufrière Highway
near La Clery - Balata Road
Tapon Avenue Castries
near Morne Fortune - Cacoa Road
near Jacmel Road
near Hill 20 Road
near Castries - Soufrière Highway
Bridge Street Castries
William Peter Boulevard Castries
near William Peter Boulevard
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00,08:45-12:45;Sa 09:00-17:00;PH closed
near Marchand Road
general
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00;Sa 09:00-16:00;PH closed
near Laborie Street
Micoud Street Castries
St Louis Street Castries
Chaussée Road Castries
Chaussée Road Castries
near Hill 20 Road
Castries
Mo-Th 09:00-16:00 open "By appointment only"; Fr 09:00-13:00 open "By appointmen
near Reduit Rise
Rodney Heights Circle
Mo-Fr 08:30-15:00
Gros Islet Highway Gros Islet
near Reduit Beach Avenue
No named police station in the radius read.
near Monigiraurd Street
near Micoud Street
near St Louis Street
near Jean Baptiste Street
near Morris Mason Drive
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
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No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Castries in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on the chikungunya vaccines page to learn more.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Saint Lucia. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Saint Lucia.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Saint Lucia. If rabies exposures occur while in Saint Lucia, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Saint Lucia, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 13.10.2026
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Les autorités sanitaires locales attirent régulièrement l’attention de la population sur la multiplication des cas de dengue, y compris hors saison des pluies.
Il s’agit d’une maladie due à un virus transmis principalement par piqûre de moustiques et dans certains cas par…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
La leptospirose est une maladie bactérienne présente dans le monde entier. La transmission à l’humain se fait par contact cutané (muqueuse ou plaie) avec les milieux souillés par les urines d’animaux infectés (rongeurs, animaux d’élevage et de compagnie) . La maladie est souvent bénigne, mais parfois mortelle.
La prévention repose sur les mesures d’hygiène générales (lavage des mains, lutte contre les rongeurs, assainissement, etc.) et sur la vaccination des personnels à risque.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
Carry a copy of your prescription for any medications you bring with you, especially any that may be classed as controlled drugs.
The main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may mean emergency evacuation.
Medical treatment in St Lucia can be expensive. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
Before choosing to be treated at a private facility, check their policies on pre-payment. Some private clinics may not accept medical travel insurance as payment for treatment. The Tapion Hospital does not accept travel or foreign medical insurance for payment.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in St Lucia .
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (12.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘ Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 09.07.2026
Exercise increased caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime .
Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint Lucia. U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. In some cases, U.S. citizens have been killed.
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The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 65 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 14 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
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Dernière actualisation le 12/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
L’ensemble du pays est placé en vigilance renforcée.
La situation sécuritaire est dégradée à Sainte-Lucie. Le taux d’homicides (notamment par armes à feu) y est devenu l’un des plus élevés au monde (supérieur à 40 homicides pour 100 000 habitants).
Il découle principalement de règlements de compte entre individus ou entre gangs. Ayant autrefois lieu en soirée dans des zones isolées ou des quartiers défavorisés, ils peuvent désormais se produire à tout moment de la journée et dans tout lieu, y compris dans des quartiers ou des rues passantes jusque-là épargnées, avec un risque non négligeable pour les passants (balles perdues, menaces sur les témoins).
Des agressions physiques violentes (vols ou agressions sexuelles) visant plus spécifiquement les touristes ou ressortissants étrangers peuvent par ailleurs se produire. Il convient de se renseigner avant de se rendre dans les lieux moins touristiques et de faire preuve de vigilance en toutes circonstances, tout particulièrement la nuit, et d’éviter de se promener solitairement.
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Les autorités sont intransigeantes sur le respect des règles et des représentants de l’ordre.
En raison des délais des procédures judiciaires, les personnes faisant l’objet de poursuites sont susceptibles d’être placées en détention provisoire pendant plusieurs mois dans l’attente de leur jugement.
Durant la saison humide (de juin à fin novembre), de violents ouragans peuvent toucher l’île et perturber le bon fonctionnement des services essentiels.
En cas de voyage durant la saison humide, il est recommandé :
Les îles des Caraïbes sont situées dans une zone à risque sismique. Des secousses sont parfois ressenties et la possibilité d’un tremblement de terre majeur ne peut être écartée. En cas de séisme, il convient de suivre les consignes des autorités locales.
Dans tous les cas, il est recommandé de consulter la fiche sur le risque sismique .
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA has no readable travel advice for this country at this reading: consult eda.admin.ch directly.eda.admin.ch ↗
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in St Lucia, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Most visits are trouble free but robberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the periods of and around large-scale events such as the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival in May and Saint Lucia Carnival in July. If you are attending a large-scale event take sensible precautions and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid displaying jewellery or valuable items that may attract attention of criminals. Do not leave your drinks unattended, practice caution at crowded events and have a clear plan to return home safely after attending any events.
There have been incidents of crime in St Lucia including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault.
There is a continuing serious risk of homicides, primarily gang related and involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in public areas.
Take precautions to protect your personal safety:
It’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal in St Lucia. Showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public in St Lucia.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags. Monitor all beaches carefully and obey any local warnings.
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
If you’re planning to drive in St Lucia, see information on driving abroad .
Travellers without a St Lucian driving licence must get a temporary driving permit. You will need a:
You must go in person to the Department of Transport at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development and Urban Renewal at the Union Complex, in Union, Castries. Telephone +1 758 468 4300 for the latest opening hours.
Some hire car companies can get the permit for you. Ask your hire company if this is a service they can provide.
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American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Saint Lucia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-07-09travel.state.gov ↗updated 09.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Exercise increased caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime .
Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint Lucia. U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. In some cases, U.S. citizens have been killed.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad. No transfer of offenders treaty exists between Canada and Saint Lucia. If you’re convicted of a serious crime, you must serve your jail sentence in Saint Lucia. You may also have to remain in the island for a parole period after your release.
There are severe penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs. If you are convicted, you can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Disputes related to property acquisition or other investments are costly and take time to resolve. If you plan on buying property, or making other investments in Saint Lucia:
The authorities of Saint Lucia apply the death penalty for serious offences, though it is rarely enforced.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Saint Lucia. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Saint Lucia by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
It’s illegal for anyone who isn’t a member of the police force to wear camouflage clothing or to carry items that may look like military equipment.
You need a temporary permit to drive in Saint Lucia. You can buy it upon presentation of a valid Canadian driver’s licence through:
You should ensure you rent a car from a reputable company and you sign a rental contract that includes car insurance. International Driving Permit Traffic drives on the left. Traffic regulation is different from Canada:
The currency of Saint Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
It’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal in St Lucia. Showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public in St Lucia. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 18:00 (America/St_Lucia)Open-Meteo ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 641 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
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Les ressortissants français en provenance de France métropolitaine, Martinique et Guadeloupe peuvent être exemptés de l’obligation de présenter un passeport lors de leur entrée à Sainte-Lucie, pour autant qu’ils soient en mesure de présenter une carte d’identité en cours de validité. A cet égard, il convient de souligner que les douaniers luciens sont susceptibles de refuser l’entrée à toute personne porteuse d’une carte d’identité apparemment expirée, même si elle est toujours valide au regard de la loi française (extension à 15 ans de la validité des CNIS).
La durée de séjour, sans autre formalité, est limitée à 42 jours. Au-delà, un permis de séjour doit être sollicité.
Les passagers à destination de Sainte-Lucie arrivant par voie aérienne sont invités à compléter, préalablement à leur arrivée, le formulaire électronique d’entrée disponible ici .
L’attention des plaisanciers voyageant à bord de bateaux privés est appelée sur le fait qu’ils doivent se plier aux formalités de douane et de police, à l’entrée comme à la sortie du territoire.
Les règles en matière d’importation de produits animaux ou végétaux sont les suivantes :
Une demande d’importation doit être soumise aux autorités locales. Des amendes sont prévues en cas de contravention à ces règles ou d’omission de déclaration.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of St Lucia’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in St Lucia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the St Lucian High Commission in the UK .
If you’re visiting St Lucia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ after the day you plan to leave.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport. Border guards will use passport stamps to check you have not stayed longer than you’re allowed.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can visit St Lucia without a visa.
On entry, you’ll be allowed to stay for a maximum period of 6 weeks.
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the St Lucian government’s entry requirements . You’ll need to go to the Immigration Department in Castries to apply to extend your stay.
It’s illegal to overstay the entry period or to work without a work permit.
Fill in an online immigration form no more than 3 days before you arrive. If you do not complete it before you arrive, you’ll be asked to fill in the electronic form on arrival or fill in a paper form, if available.
To enter St Lucia, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s St Lucia guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of St Lucia . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 09.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · There have been incidents of crime in St Lucia including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations.
What the texts say · Accidents often happen on the main east coast road to and from Hewanorra International Airport. Minibus drivers often drive above the speed limit.
What the texts say · The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Saint Lucia is located in an active seismic zone.
What the texts say · There are severe penalties for all drug offences. It’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
What the texts say · Fraud involving use of credit cards, debit cards and ATMs may occur.
What the texts say · Most visits are trouble free but robberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the periods of and around large-scale events such as the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival in May and Saint Lucia Carnival in July. Demonstrations may occur.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 29.09.2026)State Department ↗updated 09.07.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 09.07.2026 · read 29.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 29.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 65 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 14 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
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CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 641 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
British passport — British embassy and consulates
Castries
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 13.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
English is an official language in Saint Lucia: no translated phrases here.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 13.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 13 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 09.07 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10DFAE207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 13.10State Department · updated 09.07 · read 13.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 13.10State Department · updated 09.07 · read 13.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 999 · ambulance 911 · fire 911
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10OMS · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 13.10
4.2 physicians per 1,000 people (2020) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
39.0 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 13.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 13.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 13.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 13.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 13.10eda.admin.ch
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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