Saint Lucia
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- No restrictions on entry or staying.
Restrictions on entry to Saint Lucia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Saint Lucia based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Saint Lucia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
The official website of the Government of Saint Lucia has a list of requirements to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa and none of the supporting documents makes reference to HIV or the general health of the applicant.
The non-immigrant visa application form does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Saint Lucia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay to Saint Lucia based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Saint Lucia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
The website of the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs has a list of supporting documents required for Extension of Stay in Saint Lucia and none of those documents makes reference to HIV or general health of the applicant.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Saint Lucia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay to Saint Lucia based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Saint Lucia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
According to the information available on the website of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs and Labour of Saint Lucia the documents to be attached to the application for a work permit do not include HIV testing or disclosure, a medical certificate or any other information regarding the general health of the applicant.
Treatment access in Saint Lucia
The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Saint Lucia. There is no evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.
IOM reports that all migrants have the same access to Government-funded health services as nationals in Saint Lucia. These health services are provided by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs. To receive health assistance, all individuals are required to present an identification document to register into the health information system upon the first encounter. Only primary healthcare can be accessed for free, while secondary and tertiary health-care services require a fee. However, emergency healthcare services are accessible to all individuals, including migrants, regardless of their ability to pay.
The National Social Protection Policy (2015, revised in 2022), developed by the Ministry of Social Transformation, Local Government and Community Empowerment, includes a special focus on the right to health, ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable people and guaranteeing available and affordable access to essential health services.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
People living with HIV are criminalised in Saint Lucia. There are HIV-specific criminal laws in force which target alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission. We are not aware of any reported prosecutions under these or other laws.
Visit the Saint Lucia page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
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