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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

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 10 June 2026