Yes, Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Saint Lucia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Saint Lucian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Saint Lucia runs a citizenship by investment programme, and many Saint Lucians also hold a British passport, which is visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days. This page covers which passport to use, the e-visa steps, flights through London, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Saint Lucian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Saint Lucian passport: visa needed. Saint Lucia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days, if you also hold one.
- Best option on a Saint Lucian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Castries all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Saint Lucia from Havana; Saint Lucia has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Saint Lucian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s arrival statistics list Saint Lucia under two spellings. Together they show 41 arrivals on Saint Lucian passports in 2019, then 2 in 2020 and none in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 there were 2 more, and another 2 in January 2023.
Vietnam visa for Saint Lucian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| British passport, if you hold one | 45 days | Free | Short holidays |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Choose one passport and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
Passports obtained by investment
For investor-citizens, the same e-visa rules apply as for anyone born in Saint Lucia. Enter your place of birth exactly as the passport shows it, and answer the form’s questions about other nationalities and previous passports truthfully; a mismatch can lead to delays or a refusal.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Saint Lucian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Saint Lucian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard; some local cards have limits on payments in US dollars, so check yours first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: Carnival, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Saint Lucia all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Castries arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Carnival: December and the July Carnival are busy travel times. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. The most practical route is often a nonstop flight to London, then one connection to Asia. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Saint Lucia. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Castries. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana, Cuba, covers Saint Lucia. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Saint Lucia for Vietnam. Saint Lucia has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Department of External Affairs in Castries. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Castries, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through London.
- Investor-citizen living in Dubai, two trips to Ho Chi Minh City in a month: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), with the true place of birth on the form.
- Saint Lucian-British nurse from Soufrière, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Saint Lucian citizens
Do Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Saint Lucian passport. With a British passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Saint Lucia?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Havana covers Saint Lucia. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
