Visitor & short-stay visas
Vincentian Visitor Permit (Visa-Free Entry)
For nationals of visa-exempt countries, this is the permission granted on arrival for tourism or short visits, with the length of stay set at the point of entry.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visitor Permit
- Route type
- Visa-free entry granted on arrival
- Stay (CARICOM, UK, Schengen, USA)
- Up to 6 months
- Stay (other nationalities)
- 3 months
- Stay (OECS nationals)
- Indefinite
- Where granted
- On arrival at the port of entry
- Nationals needing a visa first
- Afghanistan, Cameroon, China, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Syria (apply for an Entry Visa in advance)
Who it is for
- Nationals of visa-exempt countries visiting for tourism or short visits
- CARICOM, UK, Schengen and US citizens (up to 6 months)
- OECS nationals (indefinite stay)
What you can do
- Visit for tourism, family visits and general short stays
- Extend the stay in-country if needed (see visitor-permit extension)
How to apply
- No prior application for visa-exempt nationals
- Present a valid passport and satisfy the immigration officer on arrival that you are a genuine visitor
Requirements
- A passport valid for the duration of the intended stay
- Satisfy the immigration officer that you are a genuine visitor
- Evidence of means of support for the visit
- Confirmed onward or return travel
- An address or accommodation details for the stay
Frequently asked questions
Nationals of visa-exempt countries do not; they are granted a visitor permit on arrival. Nationals of a listed group of countries (including Afghanistan, China, Haiti, Iran, Nigeria and Syria) must obtain an entry visa in advance.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
Related Vincentian visas
- SHORT STAYPRE-ARRIVALEntry VisaThe advance visa required for nationals of a defined list of countries, who must obtain it before travelling rather than being admitted on arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEXTENSIONIN-COUNTRYVisitor Permit ExtensionFor visitors already in the country who need to stay longer than the period granted on arrival, this is an in-country extension of an existing visitor permit.View visa details