Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
United States
United States visa for citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Entry requirement
Citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 140 km
- Consular Agency of the United States in Fort-de-France164 km
Hôtel Valmenière 615, Avenue des Arawaks, 97200 Fort-de-France
- Embassy of the United States in Bridgetown178 km
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006
The nearest US missions to Kingstown are in St. George's, Grenada (140 km from Kingstown), Fort-de-France, Martinique (164 km) and Bridgetown, Barbados (178 km). The United States sets which of its missions takes applications from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
US visas issued to citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,415 | 1,654 |
| Student (F, M) | 55 | 29 |
| Exchange (J) | 20 | 23 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 10 | 25 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 175 | 156 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 37 | 17 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 2,719 | 1,908 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 26.6% | 37.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,908 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the 147th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 87%, transit and crew visas 8%. That is 30% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,719).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines received 425, 54% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 37.3% for citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 26.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
United StatesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free, 180 days Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Cuba admits citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free. Canada and Mexico require citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
No visa is needed by US citizens for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
No. The United States has no embassy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The nearest US embassy is in St. George's, Grenada, 140 km from Kingstown.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.