Introduction

Knowing how to renew a Saint Lucia passport is essential for Saint Lucian citizens who travel internationally, live abroad, conduct cross-border business, or obtained citizenship through the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme.

Passport renewal is not the same as renewing citizenship.

Saint Lucian citizenship is the legal status connecting an individual to Saint Lucia. A passport is a government-issued identity and travel document proving that status for international travel. The expiration of a passport does not ordinarily terminate the holder’s citizenship. It only means that the particular travel document is no longer valid for ordinary international use.

Under the Saint Lucia Passports Act, the responsible Minister must issue a passport to an applicant who proves that they are a citizen of Saint Lucia. The application must be made using the prescribed passport application form and must comply with the applicable documentary, identity, photographic, and payment requirements.

Saint Lucia introduced passports with a 10-year validity period on 5 August 2025. The government announced that the change from five-year to 10-year passports would be implemented without increasing the existing passport fee structure.

The renewal procedure may differ depending on whether:

• The applicant is in Saint Lucia or living abroad;
• The previous passport was issued in Saint Lucia or at an overseas mission;
• The passport has expired or is still valid;
• The passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed;
• The applicant has changed their name or marital status;
• The applicant is under 18;
• The applicant was born outside Saint Lucia;
• The applicant obtained citizenship through investment;
• The Immigration Department requires additional identity verification or an interview.

This guide explains the renewal process, documents, fees, timelines, special Citizenship by Investment issues, and legal risks under the official framework available in 2026.

Legal Basis of Saint Lucia Passport Renewal

The legal framework is primarily contained in:

• The Passports Act;
• The Passport Application Form Regulations;
• The Passport Fees Regulations;
• Administrative instructions issued by the Immigration Department and Saint Lucian overseas missions.

Section 3 of the Passports Act establishes the basic legal right. The Minister must issue a passport when the applicant proves Saint Lucian citizenship. However, the applicant must still comply with the prescribed application procedure and provide satisfactory identity and citizenship evidence.

The Passport Application Form Regulations require applications to be made using the form prescribed in the Schedule, commonly known as Form A: Application for a Saint Lucia Passport. The same form is used for:

• A first passport;
• Passport renewal;
• Replacement of a lost, stolen, unavailable, or damaged passport.

A renewal is therefore a new application for the issuance of a new passport. The existing passport is not simply extended by adding extra validity to the old booklet.

How Long Is a Saint Lucia Passport Valid?

Effective 5 August 2025, the Saint Lucia Immigration Department transitioned from five-year passports to passports valid for 10 years.

The government stated that the longer validity period was introduced to reduce the frequency and cost of repeat applications for citizens and families. The new policy did not increase the passport fees applicable at the time of implementation.

Citizens holding an older five-year passport should not assume that the document automatically became valid for 10 years.

The expiration date printed in the existing passport remains controlling. The holder must apply for a new passport when renewal becomes necessary.

A citizen should examine:

• The issue date;
• The expiry date;
• The condition of the passport;
• The number of blank pages;
• Whether the passport details remain accurate;
• Whether the destination country requires a minimum remaining validity period.

Renewal should be planned sufficiently early to allow time for processing, additional-document requests, delivery, and the updating of visas or travel authorisations linked to the previous passport number.

Renewal, Replacement, and First-Time Application

Applicants must select the correct application category on Form A.

Passport renewal

Renewal generally applies where:

• The existing passport is approaching expiry;
• The passport has expired;
• The booklet is being surrendered;
• The passport remains available for submission;
• There is no allegation that the document was lost or stolen.

Replacement passport

Replacement applies where the previous passport:

• Was lost;
• Was stolen;
• Was destroyed;
• Was materially damaged;
• Is unavailable for surrender;
• Must be replaced before its normal expiry.

A replacement application requires more documentation and investigation than an ordinary renewal.

First-time passport

A first-time application applies where the citizen has never held a Saint Lucian passport.

A person who obtained nationality through Citizenship by Investment receives a Certificate of Registration from the Citizenship by Investment Programme. The programme does not itself issue the passport. A separate passport application must then be made to the Immigration Department.

When Should a Saint Lucia Passport Be Renewed?

Saint Lucia’s official service information does not impose a universal rule requiring every citizen to renew a fixed number of months before expiry.

Nevertheless, early renewal is advisable where:

• International travel is planned;
• A visa application will be filed;
• The passport has insufficient blank pages;
• The personal details are no longer accurate;
• The document is damaged;
• The holder lives in a country where overseas processing takes several weeks;
• The holder’s residence permit is linked to the passport;
• The holder expects to open a bank account or complete a regulated transaction.

A person should avoid waiting until the passport has already expired where the document is needed for urgent international travel.

An overseas application may take materially longer than an application submitted directly in Saint Lucia.

Step 1: Determine Where the Renewal Application Will Be Filed

A renewal may generally be filed:

• At the competent Immigration Department office in Saint Lucia; or
• Through a Saint Lucian embassy, high commission, consulate, or mission authorised to accept passport applications.

The official government service page directs citizens living abroad to use a competent Saint Lucian consulate or mission rather than sending applications informally through the post to the Immigration Department.

An overseas citizen should contact the mission before filing to confirm:

• Territorial jurisdiction;
• Whether an appointment is required;
• Whether personal attendance is necessary;
• Accepted payment methods;
• Certified-mail rules;
• Photograph requirements;
• Return-courier procedure;
• Current processing time;
• Current fees.

A citizen living in a country without a Saint Lucian diplomatic mission should obtain written directions from the nearest mission responsible for that region.

The applicant should not assume that any honorary consul or unrelated Caribbean diplomatic mission can accept the application.

Step 2: Complete Saint Lucia Passport Form A

The applicant must complete Form A: Application for a Saint Lucia Passport.

The applicant should mark the relevant category:

• New application;
• Replacement passport;
• Renewal.

The form requests information concerning:

• Full name;
• Maiden or former name;
• Marital status;
• Date and country of birth;
• Physical description;
• Profession or occupation;
• Local and foreign addresses;
• Contact details;
• Basis of Saint Lucian citizenship;
• Citizenship registration or naturalisation certificate;
• Previous passport;
• Person authorised to collect the new passport;
• Declaration of accuracy.

The applicant must declare that:

• The information provided is correct;
• The applicant has not lost Saint Lucian citizenship;
• Previous passports have been disclosed or surrendered;
• No inconsistent passport application has been made.

The form should be completed legibly and consistently with:

• The previous passport;
• Birth certificate;
• Certificate of Registration;
• National identification records;
• Marriage or divorce documents;
• Name-change records.

An unexplained difference in names, dates, or citizenship details may result in delay or an interview.

Step 3: Surrender the Previous Passport

An ordinary renewal applicant should normally submit the previous Saint Lucia passport.

According to the prescribed Form A instructions, an applicant who surrenders a previous Saint Lucia passport issued in Saint Lucia will not ordinarily be required to provide all first-time application documents unless:

• The passport information is not legible; or
• The applicant’s name or status has changed.

Where the previous passport was issued overseas, the applicant may be required to provide the documents required from a first-time applicant.

The old passport should not be destroyed by the applicant before filing.

The Immigration Department may need it to:

• Verify identity;
• Confirm citizenship;
• Review the passport number and issuance history;
• Cancel the document;
• Prevent simultaneous use of two inconsistent passports.

Where the old passport cannot be surrendered, the application should be treated as a replacement rather than a simple renewal.

Required Documents for Saint Lucia Passport Renewal

The exact documents may vary according to the facts of the application.

Standard renewal documents

A standard renewal file should generally include:

• Completed Form A;
• Previous Saint Lucia passport;
• Two recent passport-size photographs;
• Proof of payment;
• National identification document where required;
• Any additional document requested by the Immigration Department or mission.

The official domestic service page identifies:

• An NIS card for applicants aged 16–17;
• A National Identification Card for applicants aged 18 and over;
• A birth certificate;
• Relevant civil-status and citizenship documents where applicable.

Documents where the applicant was born outside Saint Lucia

A person born outside Saint Lucia may be required to provide the document proving acquisition of Saint Lucian citizenship.

For a Citizenship by Investment citizen, this will ordinarily be the Certificate of Registration.

The passport form expressly identifies a Saint Lucia citizenship document as required evidence for applicants born overseas.

Name-change documents

Where the applicant’s name has changed, supporting evidence may include:

• Marriage certificate;
• Divorce judgment or certificate;
• Deed poll;
• Adoption order;
• Court order;
• Corrected civil-registry document;
• Evidence of a clerical or transliteration correction.

Marital-status documents

Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, documents may include:

• Marriage certificate;
• Divorce certificate;
• Death certificate of a spouse;
• Previous marriage records.

Foreign-language documents

Where an original document is not in English, the prescribed form requires:

• The original document or a certified copy; and
• An English translation prepared by a recognised translator.

A translation without the underlying foreign-language document may be insufficient.

The translation should cover:

• Official stamps;
• Registry annotations;
• Finalisation statements;
• Names;
• Dates;
• Reverse-side entries;
• Apostille or authentication wording where relevant.

Passport Photograph Requirements

Form A requires two recent passport-size photographs.

The prescribed instructions state that:

• The applicant must face the camera fully;
• The photograph must be taken without a hat;
• Only prescription glasses are accepted;
• One photograph may need to be certified by the recommender where a recommender is required.

Applicants should obtain photographs from a professional photographer familiar with Saint Lucian passport specifications.

Photographs may be rejected where they are:

• Outdated;
• Blurred;
• Digitally altered;
• Incorrectly sized;
• Poorly lit;
• Taken with inappropriate headwear;
• Inconsistent with the applicant’s current appearance.

The Immigration Department may also require live image capture as part of the ePassport process. The current statutory fee schedule lists a separate EC$10 charge for live image capture.

Is a Recommender Required for Renewal?

The prescribed form requires the recommender section for:

• First-time applicants; and
• Replacement passport applicants.

The instructions do not identify the recommender section as ordinarily required for a straightforward renewal where the previous passport is surrendered.

Where required, the recommender should be a prominent person who knows the applicant personally, such as:

• A doctor;
• A lawyer;
• A minister of religion;
• A justice of the peace.

Family members are not acceptable recommenders.

The recommender must certify that:

• The applicant is personally known to them;
• The facts in the form are believed to be correct;
• The applicant is a fit and proper person to receive a passport.

The recommender should certify the reverse of one photograph as a true likeness of the applicant.

A person should never sign as recommender based solely on information supplied by someone else.

Passport Renewal for Children

Children require their own passports.

The prescribed form expressly states that children are not included in the passports of their parents.

The signing and consent rules depend on age.

Child under 16

Where the applicant is under 16, the parent or legal guardian signs the applicant declaration.

Applicant aged 16–17

The official domestic service page requires an NIS card for applicants aged 16–17.

Form A also contains a parental or legal guardian consent section for applicants who are over 16 but under 18.

Custody orders

Where a court or magistrate has issued an order concerning the child’s custody, the order must be produced or the nature of the direction must be disclosed.

A legal guardian may be required to provide a statutory declaration establishing guardianship.

Parents should resolve custody and consent questions before booking international travel.

Special Rules for Citizenship by Investment Citizens

A citizen who acquired nationality through the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme has the same underlying right to prove citizenship and apply for a passport.

However, certain additional issues may arise.

Certificate of Registration

The Citizenship by Investment Programme issues a Certificate of Registration after the investment and oath requirements are completed.

It does not issue the passport.

The first passport application is submitted separately to the Immigration Department by the Authorised Agent or another person authorised by the new citizen.

The Certificate of Registration should be retained permanently and may be requested during renewal, particularly where:

• The citizen was born outside Saint Lucia;
• The previous passport was issued overseas;
• The passport record is not readily available;
• The name or status has changed;
• The Immigration Department requests further proof.

Name changes within five years

The Citizenship by Investment Amendment Act 2025 provides that a citizen should not change their name within five years after the Certificate of Registration was issued, subject to limited exceptions.

Recognised exceptions may include legally required changes connected with marriage, divorce, adoption, legitimation, security programmes, or correction of clerical or transliteration errors.

A Citizenship by Investment citizen seeking a passport in a new name must therefore complete the relevant Citizenship by Investment notification and due diligence procedure before assuming that the Immigration Department will renew the passport in that name.

A citizen should not change their name in another country and immediately submit a Saint Lucia renewal application without first coordinating the change with the relevant Saint Lucian authorities.

Saint Lucia Passport Renewal Fees in 2026

Applicants should distinguish between:

• The statutory fee schedule;
• Older government service-directory pages;
• Mission-specific payment instructions;
• Courier, photograph, certification, and translation expenses.

Domestic statutory fees

The Passport Fees Regulations currently list:

The government’s August 2025 announcement stated that the introduction of the 10-year passport did not increase the existing passport fee structure.

Some older official service-directory pages still display legacy amounts such as EC$80 for regular service, EC$130 for express service, and EC$200 for replacement. Because those amounts conflict with the later statutory ePassport fee schedule, applicants should confirm the exact amount and payment instructions with the Immigration Department before making payment.

Overseas statutory fees

The current statutory schedule lists different fees for overseas missions.

Examples include:

Applicants must also budget for:

• Courier or return-mail charges;
• Passport photographs;
• Certified copies;
• Translations;
• Notarisation;
• Police reports for lost passports;
• Travel to a mission or appointment centre.

A mission may prescribe a particular payment method, currency, bank draft, money order, or courier service.

How Long Does Saint Lucia Passport Renewal Take?

Processing time depends substantially on the filing location and application type.

Applications filed in Saint Lucia

The official domestic service page currently publishes:

• Regular processing: approximately 14 working days;
• Express processing: approximately one to five working days;
• Replacement processing: to be determined according to the case.

These periods should be treated as administrative estimates rather than unconditional legal guarantees.

Applications filed overseas

Published mission timelines vary.

The official Washington service page states:

• Regular service: approximately four to six weeks;
• Expedited service: approximately three to four weeks.

The official High Commission renewal page in London publishes an estimated period of:

• Eight to ten weeks.

The official Canadian consular service page also publishes an estimated period of:

• Eight to ten weeks.

A lost or replacement passport application may take considerably longer. The official London lost-passport service page publishes a period of approximately three to six months.

Processing can be delayed by:

• Incomplete forms;
• Unacceptable photographs;
• Missing citizenship evidence;
• Name inconsistencies;
• Foreign-language documents;
• Lost-passport investigations;
• Custody disputes;
• Additional interviews;
• Courier delays;
• Public holidays;
• High application volumes.

Applicants should avoid purchasing non-refundable travel arrangements based solely on the shortest published period.

Step-by-Step Saint Lucia Passport Renewal Procedure

Step 1: Check the passport

Confirm:

• Expiry date;
• Condition;
• Blank pages;
• Correct spelling of all personal information;
• Whether the document can be surrendered.

Step 2: Contact the filing office

Determine:

• Where the application must be filed;
• Whether an appointment is required;
• Current fees;
• Payment method;
• Current processing time;
• Courier arrangements.

Step 3: Complete Form A

Mark “Renewal” and complete all applicable sections accurately.

Do not leave required information blank or use inconsistent spellings.

Step 4: Collect supporting documents

Prepare:

• Previous passport;
• Citizenship evidence;
• National identification;
• Birth certificate where required;
• Marriage, divorce, or name-change documents;
• Certified English translations;
• Parental consent or custody documents for minors.

Step 5: Obtain photographs

Provide two recent passport photographs that comply with the official instructions.

Step 6: Pay the fee

Use only the payment method instructed by the Immigration Department or competent mission.

Keep the receipt.

Step 7: Submit the application

Submit personally, by approved mail, or through another authorised procedure according to the office’s rules.

The Immigration Department reserves the right to request additional documents or require one or more interviews before issuing the passport.

Step 8: Complete image or identity verification

Attend live image capture, biometric enrolment, or interview where required.

Step 9: Collect or receive the passport

The applicant must produce the payment receipt when collecting the passport.

An applicant may identify another adult to collect the passport by completing the relevant section of Form A. The authorised collector must be at least 18 and may be required to present national identification.

Step 10: Verify the passport

Immediately check:

• Full name;
• Date and place of birth;
• Sex;
• Nationality;
• Passport number;
• Issue date;
• Expiry date;
• Photograph;
• Signature.

An error should be reported before visas, travel bookings, residence permits, or bank records are linked to the new document.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Saint Lucia Passports

A lost, stolen, or damaged passport is not processed as an ordinary renewal.

The applicant must complete the replacement sections of Form A and provide a written statement explaining:

• How the passport was lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged;
• Where and when the incident occurred;
• What steps were taken to recover the passport;
• Whether the incident was reported to the police.

Supporting evidence may include:

• Police report;
• Fire report;
• Theft complaint;
• Damaged passport;
• Identity documents;
• Citizenship certificate;
• Previous passport copy;
• Travel records.

The applicant must undertake to return the old passport to a Saint Lucia Passport Office or High Commission if it is later recovered.

The applicant should not continue using a passport previously reported lost.

A passport recorded as lost or stolen may have been cancelled in security and border systems.

Renewal After Marriage, Divorce, or Name Change

A renewal application involving a different name requires documentary proof of the change.

The applicant should provide the legally operative document, such as:

• Marriage certificate;
• Divorce order;
• Deed poll;
• Adoption order;
• Court order;
• Corrected birth or citizenship document.

The applicant must also consider whether other records should be updated first, including:

• Certificate of Registration;
• National identification;
• Birth registry;
• Citizenship by Investment records;
• Bank accounts;
• Property title;
• Company registers.

A passport should not be issued under a name that creates unresolved conflicts with the applicant’s citizenship or identity records.

For Citizenship by Investment citizens, the five-year name-change restriction and new due diligence procedure must also be considered.

Can a Passport Renewal Application Be Refused?

A person who proves Saint Lucian citizenship is entitled to passport issuance under section 3 of the Passports Act.

However, the authorities may require further documents, conduct interviews, or investigate whether:

• Citizenship remains valid;
• The applicant’s identity is established;
• The application contains false information;
• The previous passport was properly surrendered;
• The document has been cancelled;
• A statutory security ground applies.

The Minister may cancel a passport on national-security grounds or where the holder has been convicted of specified offences involving:

• Drug trafficking or illegal drugs;
• Firearms trafficking;
• Smuggling persons;
• Money laundering.

A person affected by passport cancellation may appeal to a tribunal comprising a High Court judge and two persons nominated by Cabinet.

A cancellation proceeding is different from an ordinary request for more documents during renewal.

False Statements in a Passport Renewal Application

Applicants and recommenders must ensure that every declaration is accurate.

The Passports Act prohibits:

• Making a false statement to obtain a passport;
• Knowingly making a false statement in a passport application;
• Intentionally damaging or destroying a passport;
• Forging or unlawfully producing a passport;
• Selling forged passports;
• Conspiring to commit passport offences.

A false statement or intentional damage offence may result in a fine, while forgery and unlawful passport production carry substantially more serious penalties, including possible imprisonment.

Examples of dangerous conduct include:

• Concealing a previous passport;
• Falsely reporting a passport as lost;
• Using another person’s identity;
• Submitting false citizenship evidence;
• Altering a date of birth;
• Using a false name-change document;
• Providing a photograph of another person;
• Falsely claiming that citizenship remains valid.

A person should correct an honest mistake immediately after discovering it.

Travel Planning After Passport Renewal

A newly issued passport will have a new passport number.

The citizen may therefore need to update:

• Visas;
• Electronic travel authorisations;
• Residence permits;
• Airline profiles;
• Trusted-traveller accounts;
• Bank compliance records;
• Employer files;
• Insurance records.

A valid visa in an old passport may remain usable under the destination country’s rules, but this should be confirmed with the relevant immigration authority before travel.

The citizen should normally travel with both the old and new passports where a valid visa remains attached to the old document and the destination permits that practice.

The old passport should never be used as though it remains the current valid passport after official cancellation.

Common Saint Lucia Passport Renewal Mistakes

The most frequent problems include:

1. Using an outdated passport form;
2. Selecting renewal when the passport was actually lost;
3. Failing to surrender the previous passport;
4. Omitting the Certificate of Registration;
5. Submitting only a translation without the original document;
6. Using photographs that do not meet the specifications;
7. Failing to disclose a previous name;
8. Applying in a new name before completing Citizenship by Investment procedures;
9. Ignoring parental consent or custody orders;
10. Paying an outdated fee shown on an old service page;
11. Sending the application to a mission without jurisdiction;
12. Booking travel before the passport has been issued;
13. Failing to check the new passport for errors;
14. Continuing to use a passport reported lost;
15. Making inconsistent declarations concerning previous passports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Saint Lucia passport valid?

Passports issued under the policy introduced on 5 August 2025 are valid for 10 years. Older passports remain subject to the expiry date printed in the document.

Which form is used for renewal?

The applicant must use Form A: Application for a Saint Lucia Passport and mark the renewal category.

Must the old passport be submitted?

Yes, an ordinary renewal applicant should surrender the previous passport. Where it cannot be submitted, the application may need to proceed as a replacement.

What documents are required?

The documents generally include Form A, the existing passport, photographs, identification, proof of citizenship, proof of payment, and any civil-status or name-change documents applicable to the applicant.

Does a Citizenship by Investment citizen need the Certificate of Registration?

A citizen born outside Saint Lucia should retain and be prepared to provide their Saint Lucia citizenship document. The Certificate of Registration is the principal citizenship document issued to a successful Citizenship by Investment applicant.

How much does renewal cost in Saint Lucia?

The statutory fee schedule lists EC$250 for an ePassport. Additional charges may apply for expedited service, live image capture, replacement, certification, forms, or other services.

How long does domestic renewal take?

The official domestic service page publishes approximately 14 working days for regular service and one to five working days for express service.

How long does overseas renewal take?

Published mission estimates range from approximately four to ten weeks for ordinary renewal, depending on the mission.

Is an interview mandatory?

The Immigration Department reserves the right to require one or more interviews. First-time adult applicants are expressly required under the form instructions to attend an interview, while a straightforward renewal may not always require one.

Can another person collect the passport?

Yes. The applicant may name an adult collector in Form A. The collector may be required to present national identification, and the payment receipt must be produced.

Does an expired passport terminate citizenship?

No. Passport expiry concerns the travel document. Citizenship is a separate legal status. A citizen must nevertheless prove that status when applying for a new passport.

Can children be added to a parent’s passport?

No. Children must obtain their own passports.

What happens if the passport was lost?

The applicant must apply for a replacement, provide a written explanation, report the loss where required, and submit supporting evidence such as a police report.

Can a Citizenship by Investment citizen change their name before renewal?

A general five-year restriction applies following issuance of the Certificate of Registration, subject to limited exceptions. The Citizenship by Investment Unit must be notified and additional due diligence may be required before a passport application in the new name.

Conclusion

Understanding how to renew a Saint Lucia passport requires more than submitting an expired booklet and paying a fee.

The applicant must first determine whether the application is:

• An ordinary renewal;
• A first-time application;
• A replacement for a lost, stolen, damaged, or unavailable passport.

The applicant must then complete Form A, provide compliant photographs, surrender the previous passport where available, and submit the required citizenship, identity, and civil-status documents.

A previous passport issued in Saint Lucia may simplify the documentary requirements. However, additional evidence may be required where:

• The passport was issued overseas;
• The applicant was born abroad;
• The information is illegible;
• The applicant’s name or marital status changed;
• Citizenship was obtained through investment;
• The passport was lost or damaged;
• The applicant is a minor.

Saint Lucia began issuing 10-year passports on 5 August 2025 without increasing the existing fee structure. The current statutory schedule lists EC$250 for an ePassport, EC$300 for replacement before expiry, EC$50 for expedited or emergency service, and EC$10 for live image capture. Overseas mission fees are denominated in the mission’s prescribed currency.

Processing times vary.

The domestic service page publishes approximately 14 working days for regular processing and one to five working days for express processing. Overseas processing may take between four and ten weeks, while a lost-passport replacement may take several months.

Citizenship by Investment citizens should take particular care to preserve their Certificate of Registration and comply with the rules governing name changes. The passport is not issued by the Citizenship by Investment Programme itself; it is issued separately by the Immigration Department after citizenship has been registered.

Applicants should also remember that false statements in a passport application may create criminal liability. A passport may be cancelled on national-security grounds or following certain serious criminal convictions.

The safest renewal strategy is to:

• Begin early;
• Obtain current instructions from the filing office;
• Use the prescribed form;
• Provide consistent identity records;
• Submit certified English translations;
• Pay the confirmed current fee;
• Preserve the receipt;
• Verify the new passport immediately after issuance.

Legal Disclaimer: This article is provided for general information and SEO publication purposes only. It does not constitute individual citizenship, passport, immigration, criminal, administrative, tax, or travel advice. Passport fees, processing periods, mission jurisdiction, biometric procedures, name-change requirements, and documentary practices may change. Applicants should obtain current written instructions from the Saint Lucia Immigration Department or the competent Saint Lucian diplomatic mission before submitting an application or making travel commitments.