No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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\n\nThis information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in St Vincent and the Grenadines set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact St Vincent and the Grenadines’ High Commission in the UK .
\n\nTo enter St Vincent and the Grenadines, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nBecause of foot and mouth disease, you will need an import licence if you bring any food to the island.
\n\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
\n\nYou do not need a visa to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines.
\n\nOn entry, you will be granted a period of 6 months. To stay longer, you must apply and pay for an extension from the St Vincent Immigration Department.
\n\nIt’s illegal to stay longer than the period allowed or to work without a work permit.
\n\nTo enter St Vincent and the Grenadines, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
\n\nFor full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s St Vincent and the Grenadines guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of St Vincent and the Grenadines. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in St Vincent and the Grenadines, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nMost visits are trouble-free, but there have been crimes including murder, armed robbery and assault.
\n\nThere has been an increase in gang-related murders involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas.
\n\nTake precautions such as:
\n\nDo not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. If possible, leave valuables and travel documents in a safety deposit box or hotel safe.
\n\nSt Vincent and the Grenadines’ Vincy Mas carnival takes place in early July. Theft and opportunistic crime may increase during carnival. Only use licensed taxis and take particular care at late-night street parties.
\n\nDo not leave drinks unattended. You should:
\n\nThere are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack your own luggage and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
\n\nIt’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
\n\nAttitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. LGBT+ travellers should be aware that they may receive unwanted and negative attention when showing affection in public. Some same-sex sexual activity is illegal.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nSome beaches may have strong undercurrents known as riptides. Not all beaches have lifeguards or flag warning systems. Make sure you follow any local advice.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nIf you’re planning to drive in St Vincent and the Grenadines, see information on driving abroad.
\n\nYou must get a local temporary driving licence. Car hire companies will usually help with this process. You must show a valid UK driving licence to get your temporary licence.
\n\nYou should:
\n\nIf you’re involved in an accident, call the police and do not move the vehicle. If the accident happens at night in a remote area, drive to the nearest police station.
\n\nBe aware that:
\n\nTaxis are not metered. There are set fares for most destinations. Agree the fare in local currency with the driver before you set off. You can often pay in US dollars instead of East Caribbean dollars.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\nThere was a lot of damage to tourist infrastructure on Mayreau and Union caused by Hurricane Beryl which struck the islands in July 2024. Smaller islands are also still affected such as the atolls of Palm Island and Petit St Vincent in Tobago Cays. This has affected hotel availability and other facilities including services at the airport. If you plan to visit Mayreau, Union or the smaller islands, confirm arrangements with your travel agent or accommodation provider.
\n\nThe hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June to November. Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.
\n\nEarthquakes are a risk. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
\n\nThe last explosive eruption of La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent was in 2021.
\n\nYou should also monitor the alert level of the underwater volcano Kick ‘em Jenny, located 5 miles off the coast of nearby Grenada. Keep out of maritime exclusion zones and follow the advice of local authorities if there is increased volcanic activity or an eruption.
\n\n","slug":"Safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 911 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
\n\nTo avoid mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue and Zika virus, take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nThe main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment but serious cases may need emergency evacuation.
\n\nFCDO has a list of medical providers in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nTelephone: 911 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
\n\nAmbulance: 911
\n\nPolice: 999 or landline 457 1211
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nFCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
\n\nSee how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
\n\nYou can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
\n\nTelephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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