# St. Vincent and the Grenadines passport developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-passport-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-07T11:27:06.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is pursuing modernization of its consular services and maintaining high levels of international travel mobility.

The consulate in New York announced plans for a digital passport pilot program designed to allow members of the diaspora to complete much of the application process electronically. Consul General Roland Matthews stated the initiative aims to reduce the need for in-person visits, while Deputy Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock noted the effort aligns with broader national digital transformation projects.

In terms of global mobility, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 48th globally with a mobility score of 145. This provides access to 73.2% of measured destinations, including 99 visa-free locations and 39 via visa-on-arrival or simplified entry arrangements.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Caribbean passports rank highly in global mobility report

Antigua and Barbuda and St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank 49th and 48th globally in passport mobility, respectively, boasting 100% visa-free access within the Caribbean region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caribbean-passports-rank-highly-in-global-mobility-report

### 2026-08-25: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consulate plans digital passport pilot

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consulate in New York is proposing a digital passport application pilot to streamline services for the diaspora and reduce the need for in-person visits.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-consulate-plans-digital-passport-pilot

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