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Consular Representative to hold appointments for US citizens in SVG on March 12
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March 3, 2026

Consular Representative to hold appointments for US citizens in SVG on March 12

A Consular Officer from the U.S. Embassy will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), to accept applications by appointment only for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad. A release from the US Embassy states that this visit will not include visa issues, and they will be unable to address visa questions or discuss visa cases.

The Embassy states that all applications for passports and reports of birth must be pre-paid online; bank drafts or other forms of payment will no longer be accepted.

Limited, routine appointments will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina at Ratho Mill, from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Each applicant is required to have an appointment which they can scheduled at https://bb.usembassy.gov/consular-outreach-visits-for-u-s-citizen-services.

The Embassy states that it is unable to assist walk-ins or other persons who accompany individuals with appointments.

All applicants must take along the following:

A completed passport application (Find application forms at http://travel.state.gov to complete online and print out to bring.)

Two passport-size photos (2” x 2”);

Original proof of U.S. citizenship such as previous U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or U.S. naturalization certificate; and a social security card;

A prepaid air waybill (FedEx or DHL,) to have the new passport mailed back to you. Printed proof of online payment. Originals and photocopies of all documents, including a copy of the passport that applicants are reviewing; and applicants may not wear eyeglasses in their passport photos.

In addition to the items already listed, children under 16 must also have the child’s birth certificate; Both parents’ passports
or other identification; and
photos showing the child’s development from the last passport issuance.

For a child under 16 years of age, if both parents are listed on the birth certificate, both parents must appear in person with the child or present a signed, notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-applying parent/guardian must be submitted. Originals, along with photocopies of all documents, including copies of child’s passport and parents’ identification will also be required.

More more information may be obtained at: U.S. Passports (state.gov).

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