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Citizenship by investment
Grenada
The Caribbean passport with a door to America: the only CBI programme whose citizens qualify for the US E-2 business visa — plus 165 visa-free destinations including the UK, Schengen and China, fully remote, family to three generations.
Why investors choose it
5 benefits of Grenada citizenship
Visa-free travel
165 destinations without a visa: the UK, the Schengen states, Singapore, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong — and China, visa-free up to 30 days, rare among second passports.
Visas to the USA
The headline act: Grenadians can apply for the E-2 visa — live and work in the US by starting or buying a business, renewable indefinitely — plus the B-1/B-2 visitor visa for stays up to 180 days a year.
Returnable investment
Choose real estate and the capital comes back: hold the government-approved property 5 years, then sell — earning around 4% a year in rent meanwhile.
Tax optimisation
No tax on foreign income, dividends, interest, royalties, inheritance, capital gains — or stamp duty. Citizenship alone creates no tax residency.
A second home
The Isle of Spice: warm seas, rainforest, a stable Commonwealth democracy — a residence, a holiday base, or simply the safe haven in the drawer.
One investment, citizenship for all
Three generations on one application
The widest family net in the Caribbean: spouse, children, parents, grandparents — and even siblings — obtain citizenship together with the investor.
Investor
- Over 18
- No criminal record or prosecutions
- Good health
- Income of legal, provable origin
Spouse
- Opposite sex
- No criminal record or prosecutions
Children under 18
- Included without further conditions
Children 18–30
- Fully financially dependent on the investor or spouse
- Apply together with the investor
Parents & grandparents
- Any age
- Fully financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Siblings
- Over 18
- Unmarried, no children
Investment options
Two ways to qualify
A non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund, or a returnable purchase in a government-approved tourism project.
National Transformation Fund (NTF)
A contribution financing local projects across tourism, alternative energy and agriculture. The simplest route — no asset to manage, nothing to sell later.
| Contribution | $235,000 for a family of up to 4 · +$50,000 per parent/grandparent under 55 · +$75,000 per sibling · +$25,000 per child or parent/grandparent over 55 from the 5th applicant |
| Due Diligence fee | $5,000 per applicant aged 17+ |
| Interview fee | $1,000 per applicant aged 17+ |
| Application fee | $1,500 per applicant 18+ · $500 under 18 |
| Passport fee | $350 per applicant 18+ · $250 under 18 |
Approved real estate
A share in a government-approved tourism project — $270,000 where at least two investors commit to a project of $440,000+; $350,000 otherwise. Sell after 5 years and recover the capital; rent for 2–5% a year meanwhile.
| Purchase | $270,000+ (paired investment) or $350,000+ (standalone) |
| Administrative fee | $50,000 for a family of up to 4 · same extras schedule as the NTF option |
| Share registration | ≈ $11,000, varies by property |
| Other fees | Due Diligence, interview, application and passport — same schedule as Option 1 |
Live cost calculator
What will it cost your family?
Set your family composition — down to grandparents and siblings — and both options recalculate instantly with every government fee included.
| Option | Investment | Admin fee | Due Diligence | Other fees* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTF fund contribution | |||||
| Real estate ($270k paired share) |
*Interview, application and passport fees plus typical professional and courier costs for 4 applicants; the real-estate row includes ≈$11,000 share registration. Indicative — taxes, insurance and property-specific charges are confirmed in your personalised quote.
Get the exact quoteCaribbean programmes side by side
How Grenada compares
The five Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes, one table. Click any column to read the full page.
| Terms | Grenada |
 St Kitts & Nevis |
 Antigua & Barbuda |
 Dominica |
 St Lucia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | $235,000+ | $250,000+ | $230,000+ | $200,000+ | $240,000+ |
| Obtaining period | 8+ months | 4+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months |
| Visit requirements | No | Biometrics + passport collection | 5 days within first 5 years | No | No |
| Investment return | 5 years (real estate) | 7 years (real estate) | 5 years (real estate) | 3–5 years (real estate) | 5 years (bonds) |
| US E-2 business visa | Yes — unique | No | No | No | No |
| First passport validity | 10 years | 5 years | 5 years | 10 years | 5 years |
| Family eligibility | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents, siblings over 18 | Spouse, children under 25, parents over 55 | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents over 55, siblings | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents over 65 | Spouse, children under 30, parents over 55, siblings under 18 |
Procedure
Five steps to the passport
The stages are the same for both investment options. The full journey usually takes at least 8 months — and the investment is made only after approval.
Preliminary check 1 day
Our compliance side screens you against the same databases Grenada's IMA uses — confidentially, on a passport copy alone — keeping rejection risk near 1% before a cent is spent.
Document preparation 2+ weeks
Passports, certificates, bank statements, affidavits where needed. Lawyers assemble the file, complete the government forms, and submit everything to the Investment Migration Agency (IMA).
Due Diligence & processing 3–6 months
The IMA vets every family member aged 17+, may request clarifications — and conducts a mandatory interview ($1,000 per person, in English or your preferred language).
Approval & investment up to 1 month
On approval — and only then — you fulfil the investment within 30 days: the NTF contribution in full, or the property purchase (a 10% deposit upfront with 90% after approval is a common structure).
Passport 1+ months
The passport and naturalisation certificate are issued within about four weeks of the investment — collected at the agent's office or couriered to your address. No visit to Grenada required at any stage.
The returnable route
Real estate: the option investors pick twice as often
Why property
- Government-approved only — every eligible project vetted by the state
- Branded tourist stock — hotels and resorts with real occupancy
- ~4% rental yield a year while you hold, capital back at the 5-year exit
How we run it
- Shortlist to your budget and holding goals
- Checks before you pay — price, yield and resale terms verified by lawyers
- Fully remote transaction, paperwork managed on the ground
FAQ
About Grenada citizenship
What makes the E-2 visa path special? +
Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country with an E-2 treaty with the United States: its citizens can apply for an investor visa that lets them live and work in the US by starting or buying a substantial business — and the E-2 is renewable indefinitely. For clients whose real goal is America, this passport is the bridge.
Do I ever need to visit Grenada? +
Under the current rules, no — the entire process runs remotely, interview included. Worth knowing: Parliament approved 2026 amendments introducing a 30-day stay within the first five years, plus biometrics and an integration programme — but their entry into force has been postponed, with no implementation date set. We track every circular and will tell you exactly what applies on the day you file.
Can the investment be returned? +
Only on the real-estate route: hold the approved property 5 years, then sell — typically to the next CBI applicant — collecting 2–5% annual rent meanwhile. The NTF contribution is a donation, non-refundable by design.
Can I apply on my own? +
No — the IMA accepts applications only through licensed agents, under the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 15 of 2013. That's the structure of the programme, not a sales line.
Which nationalities are restricted? +
Applications are not accepted from nationals of Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. A conditional list — including Cuba, Venezuela, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Yemen and others — may apply under strict conditions: alternative residence, banking outside the origin country, and no active ties to it.
What happens if my application is refused? +
Your capital is protected by the sequence: the investment is due only after approval. Government processing fees are non-refundable — which is exactly why the preliminary check comes first, before anything is paid.
Can citizenship be revoked? +
Yes, in defined cases: fraud, illegal discounts, prohibited financing sources, or later acts damaging Grenada's reputation — and recent practice shows revocations do happen. The lesson: pay the published price through a licensed agent; a "discounted" Caribbean passport is a time bomb, not a bargain.
Do I become a Grenada tax resident automatically? +
No — citizenship alone creates no tax residency; that takes 183+ days a year on the island. Grenada levies no tax on foreign income, inheritance or capital gains, and non-residents are taxed only on local income.
Other second citizenship options
Alternatives to Grenada
St Kitts & Nevis
- The world's oldest programme
- 10-year US visitor visa path
- Fastest obtaining period
Antigua & Barbuda
- Schengen & UK visa-free
- No income, inheritance or CGT
- Best value for large families
Dominica
- Lowest Caribbean entry price
- 140+ visa-free destinations
- RE exit from just 3 years
Vanuatu
- Fastest programme in the world
- Partial recovery after 5 years
- 20-year corporate tax holiday
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US E-2 business path
Live and work in America via a business
Visa-free travel
UK, Schengen, China and 160+ more
Plan B / safety net
A second status for the family
Tax optimisation
Zero tax on foreign income and gains
Preferred investment route?
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NTF contribution
Simplest — from $235,000
Real estate
Returnable — from $270,000
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Spouse & children
Under 18 or dependent to 30
Parents / grandparents
Any age, dependent
Siblings
18+, unmarried, no children
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The passport that opens America.
Grenada citizenship from $235,000 in 8+ months: 165 visa-free destinations including China, the only Caribbean route to the US E-2 business visa, zero tax on foreign income — for three generations of family, entirely remotely. Free consultation, reply within one business day.
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