Yes, citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines need a visa for Vietnam. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Vincentian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Most trips from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Asia start with a short flight to Barbados or Saint Lucia. Vincentians who also hold a British passport can travel on it visa-free for up to 45 days. This page covers both routes, the e-visa steps, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Vincentian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Vincentian passport: visa needed. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US or Canadian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Vincentian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Kingstown all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Caracas; no Vincentian mission in Vietnam.
How many Vincentian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 16 arrivals on Vincentian passports in 2019 and 3 in 2020. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and only 1 came in 2022.
Vietnam visa for Vincentian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday, study or work trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
If you hold two passports, choose one and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Vincentian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Vincentian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard; some local cards have limits on payments in US dollars, so check yours first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: Vincy Mas, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Kingstown arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Vincy Mas: December and the carnival in late June and early July are busy travel times. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers fly from Argyle to Barbados or Saint Lucia, then to London, and on to Asia. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Kingstown. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Venezuela, based in Caracas, is also accredited to the country. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for Vietnam. The country has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kingstown. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Kingstown, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through Barbados and London.
- Vincentian-British teacher from Bequia, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
- Yacht crew member from Union Island joining a boat in Nha Trang for 2 months: a single-entry e-visa, with the company’s details on the form.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Vincentian citizens
Do Vincentian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Vincentian passport. With a British passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Caracas covers the country. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
