I am taking a trip to Saint Lucia this fall and can't seem to find a definitive answer on whether I can bring my knife with me. Obviously I would be checking it in my baggage, but I was wondering If I can even carry it in the country, or if there is a blade length requirement. Any help is appreciated.
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Traveling to Saint Lucia, Can I bring my knife?
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You may wish to go online and check Saint Lucia's website, specifically its customs regulations. Usually, a SAK or small multi-tool will be OK to bring with you, but for added peace of mind, do your research first.
This was on their web site "Restricted Imports
Prohibited Imports
Prohibited imports are those items that are considered detrimental to the general welfare of the country. Prohibited imports will be immediately seized by Customs and the importer may be liable to severe penalties.
* Counterfeit currency and coins.
* Food unfit for human consumption.
* Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, pornographic records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
* Matches which contain white or yellow phosphorus.
* Prepared opium and pipes or other utensils for use in connection with the smoking of opium or other narcotic drugs.
* Opium, morphine, cocaine, LSD, marijuana and other narcotic drugs.
* Preparations of opium or other narcotic drugs for smoking.
* Any pistol or other apparatus in the form of a stylographic pen or pencil capable of firing any kind of shot cartridge whatsoever there from; and any cartridge containing gas.
* Fictitious stamps and any die, paint instrument or materials capable of making any such stamps.
* Condoms manufactured by MONKOK LATIX of South Korea.
* Flick knives and blades, night sticks, ratchet knives and other similar and familiar knives with flying blades.
* Shaving brushes made in or exported from Japan.
* All publications, articles or other matter associated with black magic, secret magic obeah, witchcraft or other magical arts and occultism.
* Goods the importation of which is prohibited by any other enactment of the State."
What would be considered a flick knife? and Auto-assist opener? I was planing on bringing my benchmade griptilian.
Prohibited Imports
Prohibited imports are those items that are considered detrimental to the general welfare of the country. Prohibited imports will be immediately seized by Customs and the importer may be liable to severe penalties.
* Counterfeit currency and coins.
* Food unfit for human consumption.
* Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, pornographic records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
* Matches which contain white or yellow phosphorus.
* Prepared opium and pipes or other utensils for use in connection with the smoking of opium or other narcotic drugs.
* Opium, morphine, cocaine, LSD, marijuana and other narcotic drugs.
* Preparations of opium or other narcotic drugs for smoking.
* Any pistol or other apparatus in the form of a stylographic pen or pencil capable of firing any kind of shot cartridge whatsoever there from; and any cartridge containing gas.
* Fictitious stamps and any die, paint instrument or materials capable of making any such stamps.
* Condoms manufactured by MONKOK LATIX of South Korea.
* Flick knives and blades, night sticks, ratchet knives and other similar and familiar knives with flying blades.
* Shaving brushes made in or exported from Japan.
* All publications, articles or other matter associated with black magic, secret magic obeah, witchcraft or other magical arts and occultism.
* Goods the importation of which is prohibited by any other enactment of the State."
What would be considered a flick knife? and Auto-assist opener? I was planing on bringing my benchmade griptilian.
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I have lived in St.Lucia and I doubt you will have any problems. It is very formal there so just say "good morning" or "good afternoon" to any local you talk to in customs or at the airport, that sort of thing goes a long way there. They are strict but will often look the other way if you talk to them in the "correct" manner, lol. (no bribes just be extra polite)
Lol you could walk around with a 24" machete once you are there and no one would even look twice.
Have fun, it is a really awesome island.
Lol I walked into St.Vincent customs with a 6 pack (I was drinking one of them) and realized I should offer the customs guys a beer. I did and they just laughed and showed me the beers they were already drinking at the moment! It was too funny.
Lol you could walk around with a 24" machete once you are there and no one would even look twice.
Have fun, it is a really awesome island.
Lol I walked into St.Vincent customs with a 6 pack (I was drinking one of them) and realized I should offer the customs guys a beer. I did and they just laughed and showed me the beers they were already drinking at the moment! It was too funny.
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If aske you can say that you are planning some day hikes into their beautiful island.