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Caribbean citizenship and UK visit visas in 2026
Among the five Caribbean investor-citizenship countries, Dominica and Saint Lucia require UK visit visas. Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis are outside the ordinary visitor visa-national list; eligible visa-exempt visitors generally need an ETA.
| Passport | UK short visit |
|---|---|
| Dominica | Visa required |
| Antigua and Barbuda | ETA / visit-visa exempt |
| Grenada | ETA / visit-visa exempt |
| Saint Lucia | Visa required |
| St Kitts and Nevis | ETA / visit-visa exempt |
Which rules apply?
The table covers ordinary national passports for short visits. Employment, long stays, transit and other document categories have separate rules. Confirm the intended journey with the UK authorities.
What changed in Saint Lucia?
The UK introduced the visit-visa requirement on 5 March 2026. Its transition period ended in April. An older claim of unrestricted UK visa-free travel is therefore out of date.
Sources
- Appendix Visitor: visa national list ↗UK Home Office · Immigration rules · Checked
What this source supports
Current ordinary-passport visit-visa requirements. Rules updated 8 October 2026.
- Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) ↗UK Visas and Immigration · · Checked
What this source supports
- Saint Lucia visit-visa requirement ↗UK Home Office · Government announcement · Checked
What this source supports
Saint Lucia visit visas required from 5 March 2026; transitional period has ended.