Nationality of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: all obtaining pathways
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the only independent OECS country without a citizenship-by-investment program: the main pathway is registration after seven consecutive years of residence. The descent of Vincentian parents is obtained without residence, and marriage follows the prime minister's registration rules.
1Citizenship by descent
Citizenship by descent
Requirements
- Born outside Saint Vincent if one or both parents were born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (official PMO FAQ)
Documentation
- Birth certificate of the applicant
- Birth certificate of the parent born in SVG
- Identity documents
2Citizenship by registration (marriage)
Citizenship by registration (marriage)
Requirements
- Be married to a citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (registration under the Citizenship Act)
Documentation
- Application on the PMO form (index.php/forms)
- Marriage record
- Identity documents of both spouses
- Photos and fees per the official form
3Citizenship by registration (residence)
Citizenship by registration (residence)
Requirements
- Temporary residence for seven (7) consecutive years or more, or possession of permanent residency status (official PMO FAQ)
- Constitutional backing: registration of Commonwealth citizens with 7 years of ordinary residence (Constitution s. 93(1)(b), official text).
Documentation
- Application on the PMO form
- Proof of 7 years of continuous temporary residence or a permanent residency certificate
- Criminal record and character certificates
- Photos
Frequently asked questions about the nationality of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
How many years of residence does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines require to naturalize?
According to the main pathway of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Citizenship by registration (residence)), the term is 7 consecutive years of temporary residence (or permanent residency). The complete details of requirements and exceptions appear in the fact sheet.
Can the nationality of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines be obtained by marriage?
Yes, through the Citizenship by registration pathway (Not specified in the official source (references: see the PMO FAQ/Forms)). The complete requirements appear in the fact sheet of that pathway.
What documentation does naturalization in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines require?
The Citizenship by registration pathway requires: Application on the PMO form; Proof of 7 years of continuous temporary residence or a permanent residency certificate; Criminal record and character certificates; Photos.
What pathways exist to obtain the nationality of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines provides 3 pathways: Citizenship by descent, Citizenship by registration, Citizenship by registration.
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