COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Saint Lucia (19 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents can enter Saint Lucia.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners can enter Saint Lucia.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• All travellers will be subject to health screenings and temperature checks.

• All symptomatic passengers will be isolated and tested. In case of a positive test result, the passenger will be transferred to the Respiratory Hospital for treatment and care at their own expense.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All persons five years of age and older travelling to Saint Lucia are required to submit proof of PCR test results performed within the past seven days by email to [email protected] and cc to [email protected] before their arrival. Travellers must print and travel with a copy of the submission confirmation email and a copy of the test results.

• Passengers without the negative PCR test certificate will be denied boarding.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from within the Designated Travel Bubble with a travel history in bubble countries in the last 21 days will be exempt from quarantine.

• All international visitors must stay at a COVID-certified property for the duration of their stay. Those staying longer than two weeks may further explore the island after this quarantine period.

• All vessels arriving from countries outside of the Caribbean Designated Travel Bubble must present a negative COVID-19 test and complete the required 14-day quarantine. All international visitors from outside the travel bubble must quarantine at a government or COVID-19 certified facility.

• All returning residents, excluding those from within the travel bubble, will be required to quarantine at a government or COVID-19 certified facility for up to 14-days.

• All symptomatic passengers will be isolated and tested; they will be required to quarantine until the results are available. All visitors who have a positive test will be transferred to a treatment facility until two negative COVID-19 test results are received and they are declared clinically stable.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All arriving visitors (18 years or above) must complete a Pre-Arrival Travel Registration Form available online. Reservations for either a government quarantine facility or a certified COVID-19 facility must be made in advance before arrival.

• Travellers must complete the travel authorization no less than 7 days before entering Saint Lucia. If the authorization is done at the last minute, travellers are required to forward their registration confirmation email that they will receive to [email protected].

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• The country is open to all regional and international passenger flights.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders are open to visitors from all the countries.

• The list of countries that are part of the Designated Travel Bubble can be found here.

• All vessels must receive prior approval to enter Saint Lucia.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• The nationwide curfew measures and the state of national emergency have been lifted. However, the government advises the public to limit non-essential movement and stay home between 21:00 to 5:00 voluntarily.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted in three phases. As of 1 October, the island is under Phase three. The new measures will remain in place until at least 29 November.

• A social distancing of six feet (2 meters) must be observed at all times in public places.

• Work from home is recommended whenever possible.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required in public transportation.

• Taxis will operate with a limited number of passengers. Passengers are not allowed to sit next to the driver’s seat.

• Car hire or rental is available for passengers arriving from the designated travel bubble countries.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Businesses can resume full operations at their usual location while adhering to rules issued by the Ministry of Health.

• All business and commercial activities must close by 21:00, with some exceptions.

Accommodations open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Many hotels are allowed to reopen with certification. The full list of the hotels can be found in the FAQ section here.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open and operating normally but must close by 21:00.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars are open but must close by 21:00.

Beaches and tourist sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Several tourist attractions are open; however, registration is required. The full list of tourist sites open to the public can be found here.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Businesses can resume, with safety protocols.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Religious places may open; however, there are restrictions on the number of people per square foot. A maximum of 100 people for large establishments is allowed.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• People are allowed to host and attend picnics, weddings, receptions, banquets, parties, and other social activities.

• No contact sports are permitted.

• Events are allowed with up to 25 people per venue.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• People must use face masks while in public places and on island transportation.

Other

• Daycare centres and cinemas are permitted to open with safety protocols.

• Educational institutions remain closed. Closure of public and private educational institutions will be extended, and the institutions must continue distance learning procedures.

建議

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.