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Who needs a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Entry rules for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 188 countries and territories can visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa. 10 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online.

Visa-free
188
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
10
Visa required
0

About 1.9 bn people (23% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs…Report a change

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Free movementIndefinite stay5Saint Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, DominicaMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs…
Visa-free6 months8United Kingdom, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, GuyanaMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs…
Visa-free90 days within 6 months26Germany, France, Italy, SpainMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs…
eVisaNot stated10China, Nigeria, Iran, IraqMinistry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa-freeNot stated149India, United States, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs…

Free movement: Saint Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda and 2 more

5 nationalities

Free movement by treaty.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked OECS nationals are allowed indefinite stay within the country.

Visa-free for 6 months: the UK, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and 5 more

8 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked CARICOM nationals**, holders of British passports or British Overseas Citizen are allowed six (6) months.

Visa-free for 90 days within 6 months: Germany, France, Italy and 23 more

26 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days within 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked Saint Vincent and the Grenadines signed an Agreement with the European Union on short-stay visa on 28th May, 2015, allowing citizens of both EU member countries and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to stay for up to ninety (90) days within a six month period

eVisa: China, Nigeria, Iran and 7 more

10 nationalities

Entry visa applied for in advance from the Ministry of National Security (online form or by email); EC$200 (US$88) non-refundable fee; sponsor letter and police certificate required.

Source: Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked Persons from the named countries must apply to the Ministry of National Security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, namely: Afghanistan, Cameroon, China, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria and Syria.

Visa-free: India, the US, Indonesia and 146 more

149 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa-free.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked The majority of foreign nationals visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are granted visa free access for a maximum stay of 1 month.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, security.gov.vc. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

It depends on your passport: 188 nationalities are visa-free and 10 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 10 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at security.gov.vc.

Sources and changes

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Types of Visa (who needs a visa, stay lengths)foreign.gov.vc · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of National Security: Visa requirements and entry visa applicationsecurity.gov.vc · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Consulate General of St Vincent and the Grenadines (Belfast): entry visa for non-nationalssvgconsulate.vc · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. No change since.

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