Entry Requirements
Visitors must carry valid passports. Visas are not required where the visitor is a citizen of the USA or certain Commonwealth countries (please click here for visa exempted countries), or where there is agreement for exemption between the home country and Saint Lucia.

As of January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), will be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bank Hours
Banks open Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 2:00pm and Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Currency
The currency of Saint Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of 1 US$ to 2.70 EC$. United States Dollars are widely accepted on the island. The guaranteed rate at the commercial banks is 1 US$ to 2.67 EC$ less applied bank charges in some instances. The local vendor may offer a slightly lower rate..

Customs Regulations & Taxes
The duty free allowance into Saint Lucia is 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars, one litre of spirit or wine. Duty free shopping is available at Pointe Seraphine, La Place Carenage, The Marina Village at Marigot, some hotels and at the departure lounge of Hewanorra Airport. Luxury items include Jewelery, Batiks, Giftware,Local Crafts, Liquor, Cigarettes and Cigars.

Departure Tax of EC $68 (US $26) for all passengers over 12 years is applied to ticket prices at the time of purchase.

Electricity
220 volts, 50 cycles AC, most hotels accommodate 110 volts, 60 cycles . Most sockets take 3 pin square plugs (UK standard) but some take 2 pin round plugs or flat American plugs, which are more rare. Adaptors are generally available at the hotels..

Language
English is the official language, but Saint Lucians speak a French Creole commonly called Patois. Most hotels also have in-house specialist which would be able to comprehend some other languages.

Time
Eastern Standard Time is used on all islands. April to October is Eastern Daylight Time, in conjunction with US summer hours.