St. Vincent and the Grenadines
If you now live in Canada and previously lived, worked, or studied in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
many immigration, employment, and licensing processes will ask you for a St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
in addition to your Canadian one. Getting fingerprinted correctly is usually the first step. This guide walks through how that works
while you’re based in Canada, and how Surrey Fingerprint Company can help with the fingerprinting part.
Visit Surrey Fingerprint Company for professional, correctly-formatted fingerprints for your St. Vincent and the Grenadines police clearance
application. Email info@surreyfingerprint.com
beforehand so we can confirm the exact form and format Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force — Criminal Records Office currently requires.
Why Would Someone in Canada Need a St. Vincent and the Grenadines PCC?
- Canadian immigration & citizenship (IRCC): if you lived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for 6 months or more before moving to Canada, IRCC may require a police certificate from St. Vincent and the Grenadines as part of permanent residency, sponsorship, or citizenship applications.
- Immigration to a third country: if you are applying to move from Canada to another country (e.g. Australia, the UK, the US, or elsewhere), that country’s character/background check requirements often ask for a clearance from every country you’ve lived in for an extended period, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Employment & licensing: some regulated professions and international employers request a background check covering your time in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Legal, banking, or property matters: some processes back in St. Vincent and the Grenadines may themselves ask you to complete identity verification via fingerprints while abroad.
The General Process From Canada
Because you’re applying from outside St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the typical path is: get fingerprinted locally in Canada in the exact
format Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force — Criminal Records Office accepts, then send that fingerprint record to them along with the rest of your
application package.
Contact St. Vincent and the Grenadines’s issuing authority first
Confirm the current application form, required fingerprint format, fee, and mailing/submission method directly with
Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force — Criminal Records Office — requirements can change, so always check before your appointment.
Get fingerprinted at Surrey Fingerprint Company
Bring valid photo ID and any required form. The fingerprint format usually requested for a St. Vincent and the Grenadines PCC is:
Ink-and-Roll Fingerprinting (Paper Card). We offer both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting on-site.
We complete your card correctly
We take your fingerprints on the correct form, complete any required identity/witness sections, and provide the card or
document ready to send.
Send your package to St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Mail or submit your fingerprint card along with your application form, ID copies, photos, and fee (as required) to
Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force — Criminal Records Office. Use a tracked courier for original documents.
Confirmed via the Ministry of National Security's own government site (security.gov.vc). If you live outside St. Vincent and the Grenadines, apply in person, by mail, or through someone on your behalf. Provide fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority (an RCMP-accredited agency such as Surrey Fingerprint Company can provide these), two passport-size photos, and the applicable fee; the clearance is mailed directly to you. Note: the Ministry's site has posted a notice about a temporary relocation of Police Headquarters — confirm the current mailing address before sending anything.
Mailing address:
The Commissioner of Police, Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, Police Headquarters, Bay Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent (confirm current address — temporary relocation notice posted)
Receive your St. Vincent and the Grenadines PCC
Processing time is Confirm current timelines with the Criminal Records Office. Some authorities mail the certificate directly to your Canadian
address; others may require pickup via a consulate or representative.
Source: Official guidance for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Requirements can change; always confirm current details on the official page before applying.
the current requirement before your appointment so you don’t need to redo it.
clearance applications can change without notice. Always confirm current requirements directly with
Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force — Criminal Records Office before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get fingerprinted in Surrey for a St. Vincent and the Grenadines PCC?
Yes. Surrey Fingerprint Company offers both ink-and-roll and digital fingerprinting, and can prepare your fingerprint card or document in the format most commonly requested for St. Vincent and the Grenadines applications. Contact us to confirm the exact form before your visit.
How long does it take to get a PCC from St. Vincent and the Grenadines while living in Canada?
Timelines vary widely by country and by how the application is submitted. As a general estimate: Confirm current timelines with the Criminal Records Office. Confirm current processing times with the issuing authority.
Do I need an original fingerprint card, or is a scan acceptable?
This depends on St. Vincent and the Grenadines's current requirements — some authorities require original ink cards mailed physically, others accept digital submissions. We'll help you confirm which applies before you leave our office.
Can Surrey Fingerprint Company submit my application to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for me?
We handle the fingerprinting step. Submission of the full application package is generally your responsibility (or your immigration consultant/lawyer's), unless otherwise noted for a specific country.
Get Fingerprinted for Your St. Vincent and the Grenadines PCC — Surrey, BC
Email us before your visit so we can confirm the correct form and format for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
+1 (604) 825-8882 · info@surreyfingerprint.com