Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visas
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines publishes immigration guidance through the Government portal, the Ministry of National Security and the Office of the Prime Minister. The official route set covers entry visas for listed visa-required countries, arrival visitor permits, visitor extensions, OECS indefinite stay on entry, CSME certificate work access, short work permits and residence-and-work permission lodged with the Prime Minister's Office.
7 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Ministry of National Security - Passport and Immigration ↗ · Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ministry of Legal Affairs and Justice (MLAJ) — Government legal-affairs ministry for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Immigration status is administered through the Ministry of National Security and the Office of the Prime Minister; applicants should verify any paid legal or immigration assistance before relying on it.
Visa routes (7)
Entry Visa
Pre-arrival entry visa for travellers from listed visa-required countries, filed through the Ministry of National Security online process.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Visitor Permit on Arrival
Arrival entry-permit route where the immigration officer grants a visitor stay based on nationality or status.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Visitor Permit Extension
Extension route for visitors who need to stay longer than the period granted on arrival.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
OECS Indefinite Stay on Entry
Entry treatment for OECS nationals, who the official visitor-permit page says are given indefinite stay on entry.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
CSME Certificate Work Access
CARICOM skills route allowing CSME certificate holders to work for six months while upgraded SVG certification is pending.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Work Permit Only
Short, one-time work permit route for employment up to six months, filed with the Office of the Prime Minister.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Residence and Work Permit
Permission route for non-nationals who want to take up both residence and employment in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have?+
We cover 7 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, unsponsored work, and sponsored work. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 7 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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