Work visas
Vincentian Work Permit (Employed)
For a non-national who has arranged to take up employment with a local employer, this is the permit required before starting that job.
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Work permit fees and processing times (e.g. figures such as EC$250/EC$350 or 4-6 weeks quoted by third parties) are not published on the official pages reviewed; the official fee schedule is held by the Office of the Prime Minister.
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 (employed by an employer)
- Route type
- Employment permit for a non-national
- Issuing authority
- Office of the Prime Minister, Kingstown
- 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
- OECS nationals
- Exempt from work permit applications under the OECS Treaty (from 1 August 2011)
Who it is for
- Non-nationals with a job offer from a local employer in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Requirements
- Confirmed offer of employment from a local employer
- Completed work permit application form (employed / Form 1)
- Supporting personal and character documentation as required by the Office of the Prime Minister
How to apply
- Obtain the work permit application form from the Office of the Prime Minister
- Lodge the application at the Office of the Prime Minister, Financial Complex, Bay Street, Kingstown
Frequently asked questions
A work permit on its own is issued on a one-time basis for no more than six months. If you need to work for longer than six months, you must also submit an application for a residence permit.
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.