All country guides
- Capital
- Kingstown (SVD)
- Dialing Code
- + 1 784
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- May – June & November
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Travel Tips
- Hurricane season is July-October. The best time to go is May – June and November. Peak season is December – April
- Creole is spoken locally
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Bottled water is available
- It is illegal to wear camouflage clothing
Last updated 8 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 14
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 21, 25
July: 6 - 7
August: 1
October: 27
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required for South African passport holders for stays of up to 30 days
- For visa information visit: security.gov.vc
Entry Requirements
- Passport should be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Return air ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica