Official System: Saint Lucia Online Customs and Immigration Electronic Entry Form (Form C23)
2026 Quick Answer
All arriving passengers (Residents/Returning Nationals, Non-Resident Visitors, OECS citizens, and In-Transit passengers) entering Saint Lucia by Air or Sea. Travelers must submit the Saint Lucia Online Customs and Immigration Electronic Entry Form (Form C23) (Up to 72 hours (3 days) before travel). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card & Paper Customs Form C23.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Saint Lucia so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 3-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Up to 72 hours (3 days) before travel | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Saint Lucia Online Customs and Immigration Electronic Entry Form (Form C23) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Saint Lucia arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify Saint Lucia Electronic Entry Form completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Should be submitted within 72 hours (up to 3 days) prior to arrival in Saint Lucia.
Compliance tip: Requires uploading a photo/scan of your Travel Document Bio-Data Page (`bioPhoto`, max 5 MB JPG/PNG/PDF).
Compliance tip: Travelers holding nationality from or arriving from 23 designated Yellow Fever endemic countries (Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, DRC, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Suriname, Uganda, Venezuela) must upload a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (`yellowFever`).
Compliance tip: OECS citizens (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines) may enter using a National ID Card (`NATIONAL ID CARD (OECS ONLY)`).
Eligible Passports: Travelers present their emailed QR Code receipt and Travel Code (receiptID) on a smartphone or printed page to Immigration and Customs officers.
How Airport Clearance Works: Travelers present their emailed QR Code receipt and Travel Code (receiptID) on a smartphone or printed page to Immigration and Customs officers.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVF | Hewanorra International Airport, Vieux Fort (UVF) | Air | Main international airport serving long-haul flights to Saint Lucia. |
| SLU | George F. L. Charles Airport, Castries (SLU) | Air | Regional and inter-Caribbean airport in Castries. |
| LC-3 | Port Castries / Pointe Seraphine & La Place Carenage | Sea | Main ferry, cruise, and commercial seaport in Castries. |
| LC-4 | IGY Rodney Bay Marina | Sea | Primary yacht and sailing vessel port of entry in Gros Islet. |
| LC-5 | Soufriere Bay & Marigot Bay Marinas | Sea | Yacht and pleasure craft ports of entry on the west coast. |
| LC-6 | Vieux Fort Seaport | Sea | Southern commercial and maritime port of entry. |
Up to 72 hours before arriving in Saint Lucia, select Air or Sea arrival, choose your Saint Lucia port of disembarkation, and enter your flight or yacht/ferry details.
Enter your personal and contact information and upload a clear photo or scan of your passport bio-data page (or OECS National ID Card).
Provide your Saint Lucia hotel/villa or host details, complete the public health questions (and Yellow Fever card if applicable), and fill out Customs Form C23.
Receive your confirmation QR code by email immediately and show it on your phone or printed copy to Immigration and Customs upon arrival.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
Should be submitted within 72 hours (up to 3 days) prior to arrival in Saint Lucia. Requires uploading a photo/scan of your Travel Document Bio-Data Page (`bioPhoto`, max 5 MB JPG/PNG/PDF). Travelers holding nationality from or arriving from 23 designated Yellow Fever endemic countries (Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, DRC, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Suriname, Uganda, Venezuela) must upload a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (`yellowFever`). OECS citizens (Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines) may enter using a National ID Card (`NATIONAL ID CARD (OECS ONLY)`). Upon submission, an email receipt with a QR code and Travel Code (`receiptID`) is sent immediately for fast-track clearance at Hewanorra (UVF), George F.L. Charles (SLU), or seaports.
You should submit the Saint Lucia Online Customs and Immigration Electronic Entry Form within 72 hours (up to 3 days) before your scheduled arrival.
No. The official Saint Lucia government portal (travelslu.govt.lc) is completely free (XCD $0.00 / USD $0.00).
Yes. The Saint Lucia portal requires uploading an image or PDF scan (up to 5 MB) of your passport bio-data page or OECS National ID card.
Travelers who hold nationality from or have recently traveled through one of the 23 designated Yellow Fever endemic countries in South America or Africa must upload a copy of their Yellow Fever vaccination card.
Yes. A head of family can add up to 4 accompanying family members (for a total of 5 travelers) sharing the same flight/vessel and address, and submit one consolidated Customs Form C23 declaration.