Introduction of on-line ED type is delivered by OECS Commission and funded by way of the eleventh European Development Fund
Effective March 1, 2023, Saint Lucia’s entry course of will likely be much more seamless with the introduction of a web-based Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) type that permits for the digital processing of vacationers.
The introduction of the net ED type is delivered by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and funded by way of the eleventh European Development Fund. It can be in keeping with initiatives by the Government of Saint Lucia, in 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 Form will change the written type, offering real-time data to Immigration, Customs, and Port Health, 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 International Airport (UVF), with overwhelmingly optimistic suggestions from the executing businesses.
Completion of the net ED type is simply 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, will likely be required.
The easy four-step course of requires vacationers to;
- Visit stlucia.org/entry
- Complete and submit the user-friendly ED type.
- Receive a QR code by e mail.
- Present the QR code (one a tool equivalent to a telephone, laptop computer, pill and many others., or a printed copy) and journey doc (passport) to officers on arrival.
“We continuously strive to secure our borders and provide quality service to travelers at our points of entry while protecting the safety and security of our nationals, visitors, and business associates with a reliable immigration system. In advancing our seamless entry process, the written form will be phased out as of April 12, 2023.” Remarked, Sean Alexander, Assistant Superintendent in Charge of the Department of Immigration.
The introduction and technical help of the digital Embarkation/Disembarkation course of has been spearheaded by way of the joint efforts of the Departments of Immigration, Border management and Customs of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Justice and National Security, The Ministry of Health, The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority, The Prime Minister’s Development Unit (PMDU) and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA).
