Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · work sponsored
Work Permit Only
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Short, one-time work permit route for employment up to six months, filed with the Office of the Prime Minister.
- Processing time
- Apply to the Office of the Prime Minister with the completed work permit form and supporting evidence. The cited page does not publish a standard decision-time target.
- Government fees
- The Office of the Prime Minister page lists a non-refundable application fee of $150.00 and says to see the list of fees for payment rates upon approval.
- Typical duration
- One-time work permit for not more than six months.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Office of the Prime Minister page says persons requiring work permits must submit a completed work permit application form to the Office of the Prime Minister with an employer letter, certified passport copy, proof the position has been advertised, police record and a non-refundable application fee. It states that a work permit only is issued on a one-time basis for not more than six months.
Additional sources
Primary source
Office of the Prime Minister ↗ · Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Primary source
Visitors' Permits ↗ · Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant needs a work permit for a role in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ✓The work permit only request is for not more than six months.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ✓The employer provides a letter and proof that the position has been advertised.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ✓The applicant submits the completed form, certified passport copy, police record and non-refundable application fee to the Office of the Prime Minister.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
Common blockers
- !The work period is more than six months and no residence permit application is being prepared.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- !No employer letter is available.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- !There is no proof the position applied for has been advertised.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- !Police record, certified passport copy or application fee is missing.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed work permit application form.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ·Letter from employer.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ·Certified copy of passport information page or pages.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ·Proof that the position applied for has been advertised.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ·Police record.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
- ·Non-refundable application fee listed by the Office of the Prime Minister.Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the assignment is no more than six months and fits the work-permit-only route.
Build the evidence pack
Have the employer prepare the letter and advertising proof.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare the completed form, certified passport copy, police record and application fee.
After approval
Submit the file to the Office of the Prime Minister and wait for approval before starting work.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Work Permit Only route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Work Permit Only.
Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long can a work permit only last?+
The official PM Office page says a work permit only is issued on a one-time basis for not more than six months.
What does the PM Office list as work-permit evidence?+
It lists a completed work permit form, employer letter, certified passport copy, proof the position was advertised, police record and a non-refundable $150.00 application fee.
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