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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in St. Vincent & Grenadines

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1

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Visiting St. Vincent & Grenadines

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

239 passports visa-free
10 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Entry visa for St Vincent and the Grenadines
St Vincent and the Grenadines requires an entry visa only from nationals of a short list of countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, China, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria and Syria. They apply to the Ministry of National Security, online or by form, with a sponsor letter, police certificate and financial statement. Every application carries a non-refundable fee of EC$200 (US$88). As a CARICOM member, St Vincent applies regional free-movement arrangements to other CARICOM nationals.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

St Vincent and the Grenadines Work Permit
Non-nationals need a work permit to work in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Applications go to the Office of the Prime Minister, not a labour ministry. A 'work permit only' is issued once, for up to six months; anyone needing to work longer must also apply for a residence permit. OECS nationals have not needed to apply since 1 August 2011.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Permanent residence1 pathway

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