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Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a federated state associated with the United Kingdom in 1967. Although it achieved independence in 1979, St. Lucia remains a member of the British Commonwealth.

Saint Lucia was one of the last European colonies to finally declare independence. In fact, she only became independent within the British Commonwealth in 1979 and finally has a thriving, peaceful economy and sovereign government.

Saint Lucia (Saint Lucian Creole French: Sent Lisi, French: Sainte-Lucie) (Kalinago language : Iouanalao) is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean.

Saint Lucia is a fertile island country in the Caribbean Sea. Its closest neighbours are the islands of Martinique, to the north, and Saint Vincent, to the south-west. It was formed by volcanic activity.

Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a federated state associated with the United Kingdom in 1967. Although it achieved independence in 1979, St. Lucia remains a member of the British Commonwealth.

U.S.-Saint Lucia Relations The United States and Saint Lucia have maintained friendly bilateral relations since Saint Lucia's independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. The United States supports the Saint Lucian government's efforts to expand its economic base and improve the lives of its citizens.

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements NOTE: Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Lucia, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the country. This includes travelers arriving by airplane and by private sea-going vessel.

In 1959, Saint Lucia joined the West Indies Federation, under which it was proposed that the British Caribbean countries should proceed to independence as a federation. Disagreements among the larger members led to dissolution of the federation in 1962, and the larger members proceeded alone to independence.