Country guide
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 1 784
Best time to go
Year-round destination, but hurricane season is July-October. The best time to go is May – June and November. Peak season is December – April.
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Bottled water is available.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Passport should be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Return air ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Visa requirements
Visas are not required for South African passport holders for stays of up to 30 days.
For visa information visit: security.gov.vc
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 14; Apr 3, 6; May 1, 21, 25; Jul 6-7; Aug 1; Oct 27; Dec 25-26