Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Country Profile

  • Passport Grade
    B
  • Passport Ranking
    77/198
  • Passport Score
    125.3/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    131
  • Visa-required Countries
    67
  • Access to the World's GDP
    36%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    41%
  • Access to the World's Population
    32%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    66%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen. (Note that Citizenship Act states that the mother MUST be a citizen.)
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    6 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    Yes, English
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Offically, no, but may still be requested
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    0 years / 0 years
    May apply immediately after marriage.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    N/A
  • Language test
    No
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Kingstown
  • Largest City
    Kingstown
  • Currency
    Eastern Caribbean dollar
  • Languages
    English
  • Population
    110.7 thousand (186th)
  • Life Expectancy
    76.7 years (99th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $948 million (193rd)
  • GDP/Capita
    $8,564 (96th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Very Dangerous (6/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Native

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