Indonesia Visa RequirementsFor St. Lucia passport holders
Citizens of Saint Lucia need a visa to visit Indonesia, applied for through the Indonesian Embassy or via the eVisa system. The Indonesia tourist visa fee is approximately $50 USD and allows stays of up to 60 days. Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest archipelago, offering Bali's extraordinary Hindu culture and rice terraces, Komodo's dragon lizards, Borneo's orangutans, and the world's greatest coral diversity in Raja Ampat.
St. Lucia passport holders require a visa to enter Indonesia.
Saint Lucians should apply for an Indonesian visa at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C. (2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington D.C.) or London (38 Grosvenor Square, London). Check if the Indonesian eVisa (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) is available for Saint Lucia passport holders. Required documents: valid Saint Lucia passport (minimum 6 months validity), completed visa application form, passport photos, return flight booking, hotel reservation, bank statements, and visa fee (~$50 USD or equivalent). Processing: 3-5 business days. Indonesia also allows many nationalities to purchase visa on arrival at Bali Ngurah Rai airport ($35 for 30 days, extendable).
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Saint Lucia passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Completed Indonesian visa application form
Passport photos
Return flight booking
Hotel reservation in Indonesia
Bank statements
Visa fee (~$50 USD)
Current Travel Situation
St. Lucia to Indonesia: What You Need to Know
Indonesia does not offer visa-free access to Saint Lucia passport holders. Indonesian eVisa or visa on arrival is available for many nationalities but the eligibility for Saint Lucians should be confirmed at the time of application. Saint Lucia is a small Eastern Caribbean island nation, and Indonesian consular services are not present there; Saint Lucians would typically apply via the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C. (USA), London, or another accessible hub city. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and the world's largest Muslim-majority nation by population.
How to Get There
No direct Caribbean-Indonesia flights exist. From Saint Lucia (SLU or UVF), fly to the US (Miami, New York) or UK (London), then connect to Bali (DPS) or Jakarta (CGK) via Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Dubai (Emirates), Tokyo (Japan Airlines/ANA), or Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific). Total journey from Saint Lucia to Bali is approximately 24-36 hours.
Money & Banking
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Bali is very affordable: budget IDR 600,000-1,200,000 ($40-80 USD) per day for comfortable mid-range travel. Ubud area accommodation and restaurant meals are excellent value. Beach areas (Seminyak, Canggu) are slightly more expensive. Indonesian street food (nasi goreng, mie goreng, satay, gado-gado) is outstanding and very cheap; a street meal costs IDR 20,000-50,000 ($1.30-3.30 USD).
Practical Tips
Bali: Ubud (rice terrace walks at Tegallalang, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul water temple, sunrise hike on Mount Batur active volcano), Uluwatu Temple (dramatic clifftop temple at sunset with Kecak fire dance performance), and beach areas (Seminyak, Canggu, Nusa Dua). Komodo National Park (from Lombok or Labuan Bajo): Komodo dragons, extraordinary diving, and pink sand beaches. Yogyakarta (Java): Borobudur (the world's largest Buddhist temple, UNESCO) and Prambanan Hindu temple complex. Raja Ampat (West Papua): arguably the world's greatest diving destination, with 1,500 fish species and extraordinary coral biodiversity. Ubud's rice terrace sunset is one of Southeast Asia's most iconic sights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Saint Lucian citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. Saint Lucians need an Indonesian visa, applied at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C. or London. Check whether the Indonesian eVisa (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or visa on arrival at Bali airport is available for Saint Lucia passport holders.
What is the best island to visit in Indonesia for a first trip?
Bali is the most popular first destination in Indonesia -- it has the best tourism infrastructure, extraordinary Hindu temples, beautiful rice terraces, and good beaches. After Bali, Lombok (next island east), Komodo (dragons and diving), and Yogyakarta (Borobudur) are excellent additions for longer trips.
Is Indonesia safe for Caribbean visitors?
Yes. Bali and the main tourist areas of Indonesia are safe and very welcoming to international visitors. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country but Bali is predominantly Hindu and culturally distinctive. Normal travel precautions apply -- watch for traffic (Bali traffic is notorious), use trusted drivers for longer journeys, and respect temple dress codes.