Saint Vincent and the Grenadines•North America1-2 months
2,500 XCD
Not applicable (this is a property ownership license, not a residency visa)
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Cabinet-approved licence under SVG's Alien Land Holding Regulation Act allowing foreigners to own real estate and qualify to apply for permanent residence.
The Alien's Land-Holding Licence (ALHL) is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' statutory authorisation under the Aliens (Land Holding Regulation) Act, Cap. 316, that lets non-citizens hold title to real estate. It is granted by Cabinet via the Office of the Prime Minister and is the only lawful route for foreigners to take freehold or long-term leasehold property in SVG.
Applications go through a Vincentian attorney to the PM's Office with banker's reference, police certificate, survey plan, and draft deed. The non-refundable application fee is EC$2,500; further licence fees and stamp duty scale to market value. Processing is typically 6-8 weeks, with mandatory Land Registry registration within three months. Holders qualify to apply for permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for high-net-worth investors, retirees, and second-home buyers wanting freehold ownership in SVG as a stepping-stone to permanent residence.
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesApplication submitted by a Vincentian attorney-at-law
Completed Alien Land-Holding Licence application form
Certified copy of passport (bio-data page)
Banker's reference letter
Police certificate of good character
Survey plan of the property
Draft deed of sale / title deed
Statement of intended use of the property (residence, rental, development)
Education
none or higher
Certified copy of passport bio-data page
Banker's reference letter
Police certificate of good character
Survey plan of the property
Draft deed of conveyance / title deed
Statement of intended use of the property
| Application Steps | Retain a Vincentian attorney-at-law; Sign a sale agreement subject to obtaining the Alien Land-Holdi… | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Dual Intent | true | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Fee Breakdown | Non-refundable application fee: 2500 XCD | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Fees | EC$2,500 non-refundable application fee; additional licence fee and stamp duty determined by the pro… | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Job Offer Required | false | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Official Info | https://pmoffice.gov.vc/pmoffice/index.php/citizenship | pmoffice.gov.vc |
| Max Stay Estimate | type: indefinite, notes: Property ownership licence; not a residence permit. Licence is permanent (n… | jarniascyril.com |
| Official Code | Aliens (Land Holding Regulation) Act, Cap. 316 | informea.org |
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