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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Travel Guide & Requirements
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in Caribbean with its capital in Kingstown. It has a population of 99,924 (#193 in the world) and covers 389 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $).
Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Map of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.25° N, 61.2° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 84 km
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Passport
The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive; the US State Department says it must be valid at the time of entry.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 185 need no visa, 10 need an eVisa, 3 need a visa from an embassy. Check yours or see Saint Vincent and the Grenadines entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
No official requirement. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
- Proof of funds
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' Ministry of National Security says entry visa applications must be submitted with a financial statement (applicant and/or sponsor).
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.
- Vaccinations
The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
- Arrival card
The US State Department’s embassy tips for US citizens say you must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or electronic border form online before travel, that this is a pre-arrival entry authorization, not a trad…
- Customs allowance
The US State Department lists no currency restrictions for entering or leaving Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
9 things to know before you travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Safety: Yes — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: December to April — when daytime highs in Kingstown are around 27–28°C.
- Money: the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — 1 US dollar is about 2.7070 XCD.
- Plugs: type A, B and G, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 999 / 911 / 112, Ambulance 999 / 911 / 112, Fire 999 / 911 / 112.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Kingstown.
- Capital: Kingstown. About 99,924 people live in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Key facts
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a glance
Languages spoken: English, Vincentian Creole English, French patois
Geography & history
About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Resistance from native Caribs prevented colonization on Saint Vincent until 1719. France and England disputed the island for most of the 18th century, but it was ceded to England in 1783. The British prized Saint Vincent because of its fertile soil, which allowed for thriving slave-run plantations of sugar, coffee, indigo, tobacco, cotton, and cocoa. In 1834, the British abolished slavery. Immigration of indentured servants eased the ensuing labor shortage, as did subsequent immigrant waves from Portugal and East India. Conditions remained harsh for both former slaves and immigrant agricultural workers, however, as depressed world sugar prices kept the economy stagnant until the early 1900s…
Read the full history
Resistance from native Caribs prevented colonization on Saint Vincent until 1719. France and England disputed the island for most of the 18th century, but it was ceded to England in 1783. The British prized Saint Vincent because of its fertile soil, which allowed for thriving slave-run plantations of sugar, coffee, indigo, tobacco, cotton, and cocoa. In 1834, the British abolished slavery. Immigration of indentured servants eased the ensuing labor shortage, as did subsequent immigrant waves from Portugal and East India. Conditions remained harsh for both former slaves and immigrant agricultural workers, however, as depressed world sugar prices kept the economy stagnant until the early 1900s. The economy then went into a period of decline, with many landowners abandoning their estates and leaving the land to be cultivated by liberated slaves. Between 1960 and 1962, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was a separate administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. Autonomy was granted in 1969 and independence in 1979. In 2021, the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in the north of Saint Vincent destroyed much of Saint Vincent’s most productive agricultural lands. Unlike most of its tourism-dependent neighbors, the Vincentian economy is primarily agricultural.
Location
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Climate
tropical; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Terrain
volcanic, mountainous
Highest point
La Soufriere 1,234 m
Natural resources
hydropower, arable land
Natural hazards
hurricanes; La Soufrière volcano on the island of Saint Vincent is a constant threat volcanism: La Soufrière (1,234 m) last erupted in 1979; the island of Saint Vincent is part of the volcanic-island arc of the Lesser Antilles that extends from Saba in the no…
National symbols
Saint Vincent parrot
Safety
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe to visit?
Yes — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: New information about risks of crime, including in public areas (see ‘Crime’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated 23 Apr 2026 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The best time to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is December to April, when daytime highs in Kingstown are around 27–28°C. May to September and November are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (26°C at night), and October the wettest with about 107 mm of rain.
- Jan27°C26°C
- Feb27°C26°C
- Mar27°C26°C
- Apr28°C26°C
- May28°C27°C
- Jun28°C27°C
- Jul29°C27°C
- Aug29°C28°C
- Sep29°C28°C
- Oct29°C28°C
- Nov28°C27°C
- Dec28°C27°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Plugs & sockets
- Type Atwo flat parallel pins
- Type Btwo flat parallel pins and a round earth pin
- Type Gthree rectangular pins in a triangle
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Currency · 26 October 2026
Eastern Caribbean dollar exchange rates today
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $). One US dollar buys 2.7070 XCD; over the last 30 days the XCD has lost 0.2% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in XCD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks
How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
5 airports and airfields — 1 large, 4 medium and 0 small, plus 0 heliports. 5 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 84 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Kingstown (27,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
tourism; food processing, cement, furniture, clothing, starch
Export partners
Croatia 16%, Barbados 14%, USA 10%, St. Lucia 10%, St. Kitts & Nevis 8% (2023)
Top exports
ships, wheat flours, animal food, shellfish, construction vehicles (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Next public holiday
Independence Day — Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Then Christmas Day (25 Dec).
Saint Vincentian or Vincentian passport
Ranked #50: 102 countries visa-free, 30 with visa on arrival, 5 with an eTA and 29 with an eVisa.
Saint Vincentian or Vincentian passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Dial +1-784 before the local number. Internet domain .vc.
Climate footprint
0.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 2.54 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
Latest travel news about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent Plans New Citizenship by Investment Program for 2027
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is set to introduce a new Citizenship by Investment program in the first quarter of 2027, aiming for a modernized ap…
U.S. Consular Representative to Meet Citizens in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A consular representative will be available for appointments with U.S. citizens in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on October 14 and 15, 2026, provi…
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.