faq

What is the best way to move around the island?
Please see our "Getting Around" section in Island Info

Is there a tipping policy in St. Lucia?
Many places include a 10 % standard tip (seen as service charge on the bills), if not you can use this as a guideline. Tipping tour guides and taxi drivers is acceptable and very much appreciated.

Do I need a Visa to come to St. Lucia?
Please visit FAQ on www.stlucia.gov.lc <http://www.stlucia.gov.lc> for visa requirements

How can I pay in St. Lucia?
The local currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (EC $) which is tied to the US $, both currencies are everywhere accepted. Please note, that the exchange money will be given to you in EC $.
Credit card payments and Traveller Cheques are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls.

What time is it in St Lucia?
St Lucia is 4 Hours behind Greenwich Mean Time

What Communication services are available in St Lucia?
LIME offers a full range of communication services including pre- paid phone cards, Internet access, paging, fax and cellular phone service. DIGICEL also offers a reliable cellular phone service. There are also many internet cafes on island and internet service is also available at cost at many hotels and other accommodation.

What are the legal requirements for getting married in St. Lucia?
Applications to marry are made through a local lawyer to the Attorney General, who issues the marriage license for the couple.
- Passport and Birth Certificates
- If either part is divorced, proof of Decree Absolute
- If either part is widowed, death certificate of the deceased spouse
- If a name has been changed by deed, full proof is required
- If one of the parties is under the age of 18, evidence of parental consent is required in the form of an affidavit stamped by a Notary Royal
- If any required documents are not in English, an authenticated translation must be available

Do I need to get any vaccinations when travelling to St. Lucia?
The recommended vaccinations are tetanus, typhoid, polio and hepatitis A, these vaccinations are however, not compulsory.

What are the opening hours of banks?
Banks open Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 2.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Most banks have ATM machines to withdraw money outside their opening hours.

Is it safe in St. Lucia?
Crime in St. Lucia can be considered consistent with that of similar countries. It is unfair to say that it doesn’t exist, however, to say that it is minimal and well under control by our competent police force, is a well placed statement. We do advise all visitors and even our nationals that common sense should prevail when traveling abroad. Refrain from making large displays of wealth (such as wearing expensive jewelry, producing large wads of cash, etc.), avoid venturing is areas that may appear to compromise safety. Crimes of any sort should be reported to the hotel, the St. Lucia Tourist Board, and/or the Police.

What Electricity Volts does St. Lucia have?
220 volts, 50 cycles AC (a few hotels are 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 rarer. Adaptors are generally available at the hotels.