Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 145 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Russia, The Schengen area, and the United Kingdom.
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, in good health, with no criminal record, and must successfully pass due diligence checks and receive government approval with confirmed investment sources.
Who Can Apply
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children (biological or adopted) under 30 years of age
- Dependent parents
- Unmarried Siblings over 18 years and below 30 years of age
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Benefits
E-2 Investor Visa
The program is "the only one of the Caribbean citizenships by investment programs that offers an opportunity to obtain an E-2 Investor visa in the United States of America."
Straightforward process
Designed as "a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship."
Tax relief
Grenada imposes minimal taxation, with no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gain.
Minimal residency required
No residency requirements—applicants are eligible to apply immediately.
Dual Citizenship permitted
No need to renounce current citizenship(s); home authorities are not notified of new citizenship.
Legal Basis in Grenada
The program is "protected by Grenada's legislation, namely the 'Citizenship by Investment Act 15, 2013'." The law allows investment through two options: contribution to the National Transformation Fund or investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Costs of Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Option 1: Donation - National Transformation Fund (NTF)
Single ApplicantUSD 235,000
Applicant with up to 3 dependentsUSD 235,000
Each additional dependent below 18USD 25,000
Each additional dependent above 18USD 50,000
Qualified siblingUSD 75,000
Option 2: Real Estate Investment
Investment is subject to a minimum holding period of four (4) years.
Minimum investment amountUSD 270,000
Government Fees
Main applicantUSD 50,000
Main applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependentsUSD 50,000
Each additional dependent below 18USD 25,000
Each additional dependent above 18USD 50,000
Qualified siblingUSD 75,000
Processing and Application Fees
Processing fees per personUSD 1,500
Processing fees for dependents below 17USD 500
Processing fees for dependents 17 and aboveUSD 1,500
Application fees per personUSD 1,500
Due Diligence & Background Checks
Background checks are conducted by government-preferred due diligence agencies using "Interpol, World-Check and other government agencies."
Due Diligence per person over 17USD 5,000
Mandatory Interview
Interviews are "conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the CIU, either virtually, or in person."
Required attendees:
- Every main applicant in process
- Dependent aged 17 years or over, if deemed necessary
Interview fee per person 17 and over: USD 1,000
Application Process For Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Expected timeframe: 4-6 months
01
Passport pre-screening
Pre-screen passport copy for government pre-approval. Down payment of professional fees required to open application. Response in 24-48 hours.
02
Document collection
Professional team assists with document collection according to government checklist.
03
Submission & escrow payment
Once application is submitted, pay due diligence fees, investment, and government fees into authorized escrow account.
04
Government decision
Due diligence report issued to government for decision. In case of rejection, client refunded accordingly.
05
Certificate & passport
Balance of professional fees paid. Citizenship certificate and passport issued.
Visa-free Countries for Grenada Citizenship
A Grenada passport allows visa-free travel or visa-on-arrival to over 140 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Russia, The Schengen area, and the United Kingdom. The program offers "the only one of the Caribbean citizenship by investment programs that offer an opportunity to obtain an E-2 Investor visa in the United States of America."
