UAE visitors get visa-free access to St Lucia

Last updated: November 2, 2017 at 12:24 pm

Nationals from the United Arab Emirates are now able to make visa-free visits to St Lucia, after an agreement was reached between the two countries.

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation made the announcement, with the rules relaxed from November onwards.

The new regulations mean holders of diplomatic, private, VIP and regular passports from the UAE are exempt from pre-visa entry requirement.

Emiratis can can stay in St Lucia without a visa for up to 60 days per visit.

Ahmed Al Dhaheri, assistant under-secretary for consular affairs at the ministry, said that the decision has come into effect following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries in September.

The issue was discussed on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The official said that the move will enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism, economy and investment, and will lead to the development of bilateral relations.