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Passport renewal in St. Vincent & Grenadines

Written from published rules on 27 August 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Passport and Immigration Department (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) or relevant Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates abroad.

Renewing a St. Vincent and the Grenadines passport generally involves completing an application form, providing necessary identification and photographic evidence, and submitting these to the Passport and Immigration Department or a diplomatic mission. The process aims to replace an expiring or expired passport with a new one.

Your timing

It is advisable to begin the passport renewal process several months before the current passport's expiry date. This allows ample time for appointment scheduling (if required), application processing, and delivery, which can sometimes take several weeks or longer, especially when applying from outside St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Start 60 days ahead

Processing times can vary significantly depending on whether the application is submitted in St. Vincent and the Grenadines or through an overseas mission, and the volume of applications. It is prudent to allow at least 8-12 weeks.

The process

  1. 1Obtain the appropriate passport application form from the Passport and Immigration Department website or a diplomatic mission.
  2. 2Complete the application form accurately and legibly, ensuring all sections are filled out as required.
  3. 3Gather all necessary supporting documents, including the expiring passport, proof of identity, citizenship, and passport-sized photographs.
  4. 4Have the application form and photographs certified by an authorized recommender (e.g., Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, medical practitioner).
  5. 5Pay the prescribed application fee as indicated by the Passport and Immigration Department or diplomatic mission.
  6. 6Submit the completed application form, supporting documents, and proof of payment to the Passport and Immigration Department in St. Vincent and the Grenadines or the nearest Embassy/High Commission/Consulate.
  7. 7Collect the new passport once processing is complete, either in person or via an agreed-upon delivery method.

What to bring

  • Completed passport application form
  • Expiring or expired passport
  • Original birth certificate or Certificate of Citizenship
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs (meeting specific requirements)
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable, for name change)
  • Payment for the application fee
  • Any other documents specifically requested by the Passport and Immigration Department or relevant diplomatic mission

Who handles it

Passport and Immigration Department (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) or relevant Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates abroad

https://foreign.gov.vc/

The standard fee for a new passport (adult) is typically EC$100.00. Fees for expedited processing or applications submitted through overseas missions may differ. It is essential to confirm the current fee schedule with the Passport and Immigration Department or the specific diplomatic mission where the application will be submitted.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Incorrectly completed application forms or missing information can cause significant delays.
  • Photographs must adhere strictly to specified requirements (size, background, expression, recency); non-compliant photos will be rejected.
  • Ensure all supporting documents are originals or certified copies as required; photocopies without proper certification are usually not accepted.
  • Applying through an overseas mission may involve longer processing times and potentially higher fees due to administrative and courier costs.

Sources

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