Vincentian nationality is acquired through birth, registration, or naturalization.

By birth

- Persons who are born within the territory, except if the parent has diplomatic immunity or is a national of a country at war with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;

- Persons who are born abroad to at least one parent who was born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; or

- Persons born upon aircraft or ships registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or unregistered aircraft or ships belonging to the government.

By registration

Nationality by registration includes those who have familial or historic relationship affiliations with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Persons who acquire nationality by registration include:

- The spouse of a national of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;

- Commonwealth citizens, who are ordinary residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and who have resided in the territory for seven years;

- Minor persons who were born to a Vincentian parent who would have acquired such nationality had their parent not died prior to independence;

- Minors under age twenty-one who are legally adopted by or the step-child of a national; or

- Any minor, at the discretion of the Minister.

By naturalisation

Ordinary naturalization in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can be obtained by adult persons of legal capacity, who in the 12 months prior to submitting an application resided in the territory, are of good character, and intend to be a resident of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Applicants petition the Minister responsible for immigration, who considers whether the applicant has adequate knowledge of the English language; and has resided within the territory, worked for the government, or has combined residency and government service for nine years. Upon approval, applicants must take an Oath of Allegiance and may be required to renounce their citizenship of origin.

Requirements for Citizenship

 Persons wishing to acquire Citizenship of St Vincent and the Grenadines are required to: 

1) Complete the attached Citizenship Application Form (in duplicate) and return it to the address below along with two passport-size studio photographs of the applicant and their spouse (certified). 

2) Birth Certificate or Passport of applicant and their spouse. 

3) Marriage Certificate. 

4) A Police Certificate of Character from the country where the applicant had most recently resided for a period in excess of six months. 

5) Medical Certificate. 

6) Application fee of EC$125.00 (non-refundable). 

7) On approval of the application pay a registration fee EC$1,800.00 

8) All documents must be original. 

Applications should be sent directly to the: 

Permanent Secretary Office of the Hon Prime Minister Citizenship Department Administrative Centre Kingstown St Vincent and the Grenadines West Indies Tel: +1 784 450 0361 Fax: +1 784 457 2152

It is advisable that all documents sent to the Ministry should be sent by registered post. N.B: all application should be completed in Black Ink 

Aplication form for registration as citizen 

Dual Citizenship

RECOGNIZED in these special categories:

Person born abroad of St. Vincentian parents, who obtained citizenship of the country of birth. Child born in St. Vincent of foreign parents. Citizen of St. Vincent married to a foreign national. Naturalized citizens.