IMMIGRATION IN FOCUS

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

EXTENSIONS

•  Extension of Entry Permits may be issued to visitors upon request

• Extension forms can be obtained at Ports in the Grenadines and at the Head Office{{more}}

• Persons seeking extension need to be sponsored by a citizen or resident of the state, unless they are staying at a hotel, guest house etc.

• Sponsors need to produce their passport or ID card for identification purposes.

• The granting of extensions may depend on various factors which include:

•  Length of time required

• Adherence to immigration laws

• Return ticket

• Purpose of stay

• Sponsorship

• Applicants and their sponsors are subjected to be interviewed by an Immigration Officer

• On granting of extensions, applicants need to produce twenty-five dollars ($25) in revenue stamps

• Applicants under twelve (12) years are not required to submit stamps

•  It is an offence for persons to overstay their time in the state, without seeking an extension of time given