A Saint Vincent visa is not required of citizens of Azerbaijan, and you may stay up to three months. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a small Caribbean state made up of 32 islands: the names Bequia, Mustique and the Tobago Cays are famous in the yachting and cruise world, and Wallilabou Bay, where «Pirates of the Caribbean» was filmed, is here too. Very few people go from Azerbaijan, so this article mainly answers the practical question: how do you get there and what do you need to be ready for?
Do you need a visa for Saint Vincent?
No. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines admits tourists arriving on an Azerbaijani passport for up to 3 months without a visa. At the border they ask for the passport, the return ticket and the address of where you will be staying, and a question about funds may come up. It is advisable for the passport to be valid at least 6 months. The official entry rules are given on the portal of the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
| Is a visa required? | No |
| How long can you stay? | Up to 3 months |
| Passport | At least 6 months’ validity is advisable |
| Airport | Argyle international airport, Saint Vincent island |
| Realistic route | Via London or Barbados |
| Currency | East Caribbean dollar, US dollars accepted |
No Saint Vincent visa, but there is the transit
On the Caribbean islands the visa question usually arises not in the country itself but on the way. There are two routes to Saint Vincent from Europe. The first is London: Virgin Atlantic flies a seasonal direct service from London to Saint Vincent, and the flight is about 9 hours. As long as you do not leave the transit zone at Heathrow, a citizen of Azerbaijan needs no UK visa. The second is Barbados: there are daily flights from London to Bridgetown, and from there it is a 45-minute flight to Saint Vincent with interCaribbean and the local airlines; Barbados also admits citizens of Azerbaijan without a visa. There are more flights via the USA, but the USA requires a visa even for transit.
The route and the cost from Baku to Saint Vincent
The typical route is Baku–Istanbul–London–Saint Vincent or Baku–London–Bridgetown–Saint Vincent, and the whole journey takes 20–24 hours. The ticket is the largest part of the total cost and a return starts from 2500 manats; when searching for flights to the Caribbean islands, comparing the London leg separately brings the price down considerably. For moving between the islands, the ferry from Kingstown to Bequia is 1 hour, and small planes or boats go to Mustique and Union island.
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How many islands in one trip without a Saint Vincent visa?
The Grenadines are the best yachting route in the Caribbean: from Bequia to the Tobago Cays the islands are 1–3 hours’ sailing from one another and most of the chain runs on to Grenada. Grenada also admits citizens of Azerbaijan without a visa, which means two countries can be covered in one yacht trip. Cruise ships call at Kingstown and Bequia; in Caribbean cruise programmes Saint Vincent is usually on the same route as Barbados and Saint Lucia, and all three are visa-free.
Points to know before the trip
- Money. The East Caribbean dollar, firmly pegged to the US dollar; dollars are accepted everywhere and cards work in the hotels.
- Season. December–April is the dry season, June–November the hurricane season.
- Insurance. Medical care is limited and in serious cases the patient is taken to Barbados; you need insurance covering evacuation.
- The volcano. La Soufrière erupted in 2021; check the current situation for the northern routes.
- Accommodation. On Mustique and Bequia the villas fill months ahead in season.
Frequently asked questions about the Saint Vincent visa
Can the 3 months be extended?
An extension is possible by applying to the immigration office in Kingstown, and a fee is paid.
Can you transit via London without a UK visa?
Yes: when you pass through the same airport without leaving the transit zone and without the baggage being re-checked, a citizen of Azerbaijan needs no visa. When flying on separate tickets, check the baggage question in advance.
Can you cross to Saint Lucia and Grenada on a Saint Vincent visa?
These are separate states, but both admit citizens of Azerbaijan without a visa. You can cross by inter-island flight and by ferry.
In closing
No visa is needed for Saint Vincent and you may stay three months; the main issues are the right transit via London or Barbados and the budget for a long journey. The Viza.az team helps with building a multi-leg route, checking the transit rules and planning the Caribbean programme.
You can read more about the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines destination or fill in the application form.
Note: the information here is as of the publication date. The visa-free regime and the flight timetables can change, so look at the official sources once more before the trip.
