According to top-mba-universities, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in the Caribbean Sea (North America) that is part of the British Commonwealth. In addition, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines consists of the island of Saint Vincent and a number of smaller islands (Grenadines): Bequia, Baliceaux island, Mustique, Petit Mustique island, Savan Island, Petit Canouan, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Union Island, Petit St. Vincent Island. The capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is Kingstown. A number of major cities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are: Kingstown Park, Georgetown, Byera Village and Biabou.
According to topschoolsoflaw, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines consists of 32 islands, most of which are uninhabited. The islands are mountainous, have white sandy beaches and clear blue water, ideal for sailing, diving and snorkelling. Many different tropical birds live on the islands and whales and dolphins live around the islands. The main island of Saint Vincent also has a volcano, several waterfalls and a saltwater lake.
Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Travel information of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Official name: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Continent: North America
Area: 388 km²
Capital: Kingstown
Country code: VC, VCT
Population: 101,390 inhabitants (2020)
Form of government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 1,234 m (Soufrière)
Distance (Amsterdam – Kingstown): 7,245 km
Flight time: approximately 13 hours
Travel advice
Current status: No special security risks.
Current color code: Green.
Corona
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), there may be (temporary) measures in place in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that you as a tourist may have to deal with. For the most up-to-date corona travel advice, please refer to our special coronavirus travel advice page. For the number of current corona infections, number of deaths and various corona-related graphs of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, please visit Countryaah.
Travel offer
At the moment there are no travel organizations that offer travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. For separate travel components (hotels and airline tickets) please visit our travel offer page.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a travel guide, map, walking map, cycling map, book or DVD about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Weather and climate
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a tropical climate. Temperatures are around 25 to 30 degrees all year round.
The current weather (weather forecast) and a weather forecast for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on our extensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found at Climate info.
Best time
January, February, March and April are the best months to travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This avoids the rainy and hurricane season.
Language
English is the official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Would you like to translate from or into English for free? Use the Google translator for this.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
A visa is not necessary if you stay in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for less than 1 month.
Embassies and consulates
Below is an overview of relevant diplomatic representations, including addresses and contact details.
Netherlands Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago (also for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines): netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Dutch consulate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Belgium (also for the Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
For urgent assistance, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7 on +31247247247.
Vaccination (inoculation)
For a visit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines it is advisable to get one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and to make a vaccination appointment at home, please visit Thuisvaccinatie.nl. You can also see here whether your health insurance reimburses the vaccination(s).
Money and Currency
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the currency is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD).
The current position of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on our ATMs page.
Price level
The prices in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are a lot lower than in the Netherlands. The price difference with the Netherlands is -30% on average. Some examples are: restaurants (54% cheaper), food (55% more expensive), imported beer in catering (32% cheaper), clothing (40% cheaper) and public transport (88% cheaper). Please note that the price difference in tourist areas, especially during high season, may vary.
Tipping
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines it is customary to tip. Usually service costs are already included in the bill. If this has not already been done, it is customary to tip. Good service is about 10% tip.
Time difference
During our summer time it is 6 hours earlier in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
During our winter time it is 5 hours earlier in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has no difference in winter time and summer time.
The local time, date and time zone for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on our time difference page.
Traffic and route
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines you must drive on the left.
You must apply for a temporary driver’s license in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in order to operate a motor vehicle. This is possible at the police headquarters on presentation of the Dutch driver’s license.
With the Google route planner you can compile a route description from, to or within Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Electricity
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines you may in some cases need a plug adapter.
More information about common plugs and sockets in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
If you need help from the police, fire brigade and/or ambulance in an emergency, you can use the emergency numbers below.
– Police: 911
– Fire: 911
– Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are unable to buy bottled water, use a water purifier to purify the water or boil the water for 5 minutes. After this you can safely use it as drinking water and for things like brushing teeth, cleaning lenses and washing vegetables and / or fruit. More information about drinking water and/or the purchase of water purification products can be found on our drinking water page.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines end in.vc.
Official websites of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: gov.vc and discoversvg.com.
Telephone
The country code (international access code) to call someone in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 001784 or +1784.
Do you want to call the Netherlands from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Then use the Dutch country code 01131.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to be called.)
Telephone numbers can be found in the Telephone Directory of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Company details can be found in the Yellow Pages of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Photos and videos
On Flickr you will find a nice collection of photos of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Holidays
An overview of all public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on Beleven.org.
Reviews and travel experiences
On Zoover and TripAdvisor you will find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg hotels and holiday homes), restaurants and destinations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, supplemented with photos, videos and places of interest.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travelogue about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Here you will find travel reports and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is also possible to keep a free diary of your trip for family and/or friends.
Nature and world heritage
An overview of the protected nature areas (including national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be found on Protected Planet.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is not on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Customs rules
Do you want to know how much you are allowed to import and export when traveling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? On the IATA website you will find an overview with the maximum quantities of cigarettes, alcohol and money, among other things. If you stick to these quantities, you don’t have to declare anything to customs. You will also find the laws and regulations regarding the entry of pets on this website.
Relevant legislation
Below you will find relevant legislation and regulations that you may encounter during your visit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
– Alcohol: Buying and/or drinking at all ages.
– Alcohol and traffic: No maximum permitted alcohol content.
– Tobacco: Unknown
– Smoking ban: Unknown
– Homosexuality: Not allowed. Prison sentence more than 10 years.
– Clothing: Wearing camouflage clothing is prohibited.
Did you know that…
…Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were conquered by France from the Indians in 1719?
…Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was discovered by Columbus?
…The Pirates of the Caribbean film series was shot in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
…There are white, black and golden beaches in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
