Introduction of on-line ED type is delivered by OECS Fee and funded by the eleventh European Improvement Fund

Efficient March 1, 2023, Saint Lucia’s entry course of shall be much more seamless with the introduction of a web based Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) type that enables for the digital processing of vacationers.

The introduction of the web ED type is delivered by the Group of Japanese Caribbean States (OECS) Fee and funded by the eleventh European Improvement Fund. It’s also in keeping with initiatives by the Authorities of Saint Lucia, in the direction of a digital conversion of public sector providers, for the continued enchancment of the island’s operational competencies and ease of conducting enterprise.

The digital ED Type will exchange the written type, offering real-time info to Immigration, Customs, and Port Well being, and can considerably cut back the processing time of arriving passengers. The system has been comprehensively examined on the George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU) and on the Hewanorra Worldwide Airport (UVF), with overwhelmingly optimistic suggestions from the executing businesses.

Completion of the web ED type is barely relevant to air journey and isn’t a requirement for boarding; nevertheless passengers ought to submit prior arrival in Saint Lucia for swift processing on arrival. If the digital type has not been accomplished by the point a passenger arrives in Saint Lucia, then the written type, offered by the airline or in nation, shall be required.

The straightforward four-step course of requires vacationers to;

1. Go to stlucia.org/entry
2. Full and submit the user-friendly ED type.
3. Obtain a QR code by electronic mail.
4. Current the QR code (one a tool resembling a cellphone, laptop computer, pill and many others., or a printed copy) and journey doc (passport) to officers on arrival.

“We constantly try to safe our borders and supply high quality service to vacationers at our factors of entry whereas defending the protection and safety of our nationals, guests, and enterprise associates with a dependable immigration system. In advancing our seamless entry course of, the written type shall be phased out as of April 12, 2023.” Remarked, Sean Alexander, Assistant Superintendent in Cost of the Division of Immigration.

The introduction and technical help of the digital Embarkation/Disembarkation course of has been spearheaded by the joint efforts of the Departments of Immigration, Border management and Customs of the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs, Justice and Nationwide Safety, The Ministry of Well being, The Group of Japanese Caribbean States (OECS), Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority, The Prime Minister’s Improvement Unit (PMDU) and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA).