IndiaSaint Lucia: Visa on arrival

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Do India passport holders need a visa for Saint Lucia?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. India passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: stluciaconsulate.ca (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance13,484 km, straight line (~16h 22m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saint Lucia186 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Saint Lucia passport holders visiting India: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for India passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Saint Lucia?

A visa is not required in advance. India passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.

How far is Saint Lucia from India?

About 13,484 km in a straight line, roughly ~16h 22m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saint Lucia?

Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).

What is the emergency number in Saint Lucia?

911 / 999.

What time zone is Saint Lucia in?

St Vincent (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Castries?

George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Saint Lucia without a visa?

186 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Lucia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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About Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern and southern Caribbean. Part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238 sq mi) with an officially estimated population of over 184,100 people as of mid 2023. The nation's capital and largest city is Castries.

CapitalCastries

RegionCaribbean

Population180.1K

Area616 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1758

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSt Vincent (UTC-4)

Nearest airportGeorge F. L. Charles Airport (SLU), 2 km

Emergency number911 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,746 (2025)

Tourist arrivals432.5K (2020)

Climate in Castries

Warmest September, coolest January, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Castries, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	23.9°C	58mm	334h
February	27.6°C	23.7°C	54mm	309h
March	27.9°C	23.7°C	37mm	363h
April	29°C	24.6°C	28mm	359h
May	29.5°C	25.2°C	38mm	365h
June	29.4°C	25.4°C	82mm	355h
July	29.1°C	25.2°C	223mm	362h
August	29.4°C	25.6°C	127mm	355h
September	30°C	25.6°C	84mm	348h
October	28.6°C	25°C	233mm	316h
November	27.5°C	24.6°C	143mm	314h
December	27.4°C	24.1°C	59mm	333h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saint Lucia is an island nation in the Caribbean. Saint Lucia is a popular destination due to its tropical weather, lush and mountainous scenery, numerous beaches, local accommodations, and range of resorts. St. Lucia has become a significant wedding destination.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Pitons

Upcoming public holidays

October 5, 2026Thanksgiving

December 13, 2026National day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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