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Canada Visa Requirements for Saint Lucia Citizens

Visa required

Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa for Canada, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

IRCC says citizens of select visa-required countries may be eligible to apply for an eTA instead of a visa to travel to Canada by air. However, they need a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship.

“Citizens from select visa-required countries may be eligible to apply for an eTA, instead of a visa, to travel to Canada by air. However, these travellers need a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train, or boat, including a cruise ship.”

Source: IRCC — What you need to enter Canada: visa-required, eTA-required and eTA-eligible visa-required countries · checked 13 Oct 2026

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Flag of CanadaCanada visa options for Saint Lucia citizens

Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Visa
Fee
100 CAD
Max stay
180 days
Extension
Possible

Plus a CAD 85 biometrics fee where biometrics are required. IRCC says a visitor visa may generally be valid for up to 10 years, or until your passport or biometrics expire, and that most visitors can stay for up to 6 months.

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What the Canada visa rules mean for Saint Lucia travellers

Saint Lucia citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Canada. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa), which costs 100 CAD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Canada applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office say…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for visitors. The UK FCDO says medical treatment can be very expensive, that there are no special arrangements for British visitors, and advis…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says Canadian border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. IRCC says you must convince a border services officer that y…
  • Proof of funds: IRCC says you must have enough money for your stay; the amount varies with how long you stay and whether you stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. You must also convince a border services officer that you have t…

Canada entry rules compared

Canada lets 1 passport in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 144. Saint Lucia citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia and Brazil. Overall the Saint Lucia passport ranks #63 in the world with 93 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Saint Lucia passport you can also visit 27 countries in the region without a visa, including Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Chile and Colombia.

In the other direction, Canada citizens can visit Saint Lucia visa-free for up to 42 days.

Flag of CanadaEntry requirements for Canada

Passport validity

6 months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay in Canada.

IRCC — Apply for a visitor visa: gather your required documents✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for visitors. The UK FCDO says medical treatment can be very expensive, that there are no special arrangements for British visitors, and advises insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — Canada travel advice (health)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official requirement

No official source we could read requires a return or onward ticket. The UK FCDO says Canadian border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket. IRCC says you must convince a border services officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.

UK FCDO — Canada travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

IRCC says you must have enough money for your stay; the amount varies with how long you stay and whether you stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. You must also convince a border services officer that you have ties, such as a job, home, financial assets or family, that will take you home.

IRCC — Who can apply: basic requirements to enter Canada✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

CAD 10,000

The Canada Border Services Agency says any time you cross the border you must declare currency or monetary instruments valued at CAD 10,000 or more, in any combination of Canadian or foreign currency and monetary instruments.

CBSA — Travellers: what to declare✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa for Canada, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. IRCC says citizens of select visa-required countries may be eligible to apply for an eTA instead of a visa to travel to Canada by air. However, they need a visitor visa when arriving by car, bus, train or boat, including a cruise ship.

How much does a Canada visa cost for Saint Lucia citizens?

Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa): 100 CAD.

How do Saint Lucia citizens apply for a Canada visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Canada before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Canada?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) tells visitor visa applicants that their passport or travel document should be valid for at least 6 months from the date they plan to travel. The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay in Canada.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.