Minister
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs. The Ministry is responsible for coordinating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' relations with foreign governments, as well as regional and international organizations. It seeks to create opportunities for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the field of foreign trade through the negotiation and monitoring of the relevant agreements and treaties.
An export license is required for the exportation of conchs, lobster, scrap metal and copper.
For the exportation of Lobster and Conchs
- An export fee of XCD$0.50 and XCD$1.00 per pound is applicable for the export of conchs and lobster, respectively.
- All applications (four copies) must be taken to the Fisheries Division (Ministry of Agriculture, etc.) for approval.
- Submit all copies of the Form along with cash or cheque to the Consumer Affairs Division for processing.
For the exportation of Scrap metal and copper
- An applicable fee of XCD $300.00 for each export of scrap metal and copper.
- All applications (four copies) must be taken to the CWSA for scrap metal for the Certificate of Inspection.
- Submit all copies of the forms along with cash or cheque to the Consumer Affairs Division for processing.
Import Permit
Under the 1900 Plant and Protection Regulations, a Phytosanitary Certificate is required from the country of export to accompany all plants or vegetables that are being imported. Applications for the Plant and Plant Materials Permit must be made through the Ministry of Agriculture Plant and Quarantine Division in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Import Licence
An Export Health Certificate from the country of export must accompany all animal, meat and meat products that are being imported into Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The import licence application must be completed in triplicate and submitted at the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Health and Production Division for approval, before it is processed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
The following items are restricted from countries outside the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Belize. However, they may only be imported if a licence is obtained from the Minister with responsibility for Consumer Affairs and Internal Trade.
- Curry powder
- Wheat flour
- Margarine
- Shortening
- Pasta products, whether or not cooked or stuffed or otherwise prepared
- Aerated beverages
- Malta
- Beer
- Stout
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Acetylene
- Candles
- Toilet paper
- Solar water heaters
- Chairs and other seats of wood and upholstered fabric
- Other furniture of wood and upholstered fabric
Speeches
- Message From Dr., The Honourable, Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines To Mark The Thirty-eight (38th) Anniversary of Independence
- 72nd UNGA Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sir Louis Straker
- Address To The 46th General Assembly Of The OAS by Hon. Camillo Gonsalves
- Eight Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference
- Minister's Speech
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs is located on the 3rd Floor of the Administrative Centre on Bay Street.
Address:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs
3rd Floor Administrative Centre
Bay Street
Kingstown
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Administrative Office
Tel:(784) 456-2060
Tel:(784) 456-1111 Ext 3827
Fax:(784) 456-2610
Email: office.foreignaffairs@mail.gov.vc
svgforeign@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Mondays - Fridays
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Telephone: +1 784 457-1007
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