Work visas
Vincentian Self-Employed Work Permit
For a non-national who wishes to be self-employed or run a business rather than work for an employer, this is the permit required to operate legally.
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Self-employed work permit fees are not published on the official pages reviewed; confirm with the Office of the Prime Minister's official fee schedule.
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
- Work Permit (self-employed)
- Route type
- Self-employment / own-business permit
- Issuing authority
- Office of the Prime Minister, Kingstown
- Form used
- Form 2 — Work Permit (Self-Employed)
- Application fee
- EC$200.00 (non-refundable)
- Maximum validity
- Up to 6 months (one-time); a longer stay also requires a residence permit
- Permit fee — CARICOM nationals
- EC$960.00 per annum
- Permit fee — other nationals
- EC$700 (up to 30 days) to EC$2,400 (over 90 days–12 months)
- EC$700 up to 30 days; EC$1,400 up to 60 days; EC$2,100 up to 90 days; EC$2,400 for over 90 days up to 12 months
- Replacement fee
- EC$100.00
- Where to apply
- Office of the Prime Minister (Work Permit Department), Kingstown
Who it is for
- Non-nationals intending to work on a self-employed basis or run their own business
How to apply
- Obtain the self-employed work permit application form (Form 2) from the Office of the Prime Minister
- Lodge the application at the Office of the Prime Minister, Bay Street, Kingstown
Requirements
- Two certified passport-sized photographs
- Police Certificate of Character / criminal record search from the country where you last resided for more than six months
- Medical Certificate (doctor's report of health)
- Copy of the passport personal-information (bio-data) page(s)
- A contact telephone number
- Birth and/or marriage certificates (including decree absolute) where applicable
- Payment of the EC$200.00 non-refundable application fee
Frequently asked questions
Form 2, the Work Permit (Self-Employed) to engage in an occupation for reward or profit, submitted in duplicate to the Office of the Prime Minister.
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.