The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the most robust Caribbean immigration investment programmes, designed to drive the country's development through foreign investment. Unique among English-speaking Caribbean islands, Grenada holds the E-2 visa treaty with the US, enabling citizens to apply for a non-immigrant visa and reside there.
Grenada pairs a genuinely rare US treaty benefit with a nickname earned the old-fashioned way: through centuries of nutmeg and mace production that still shape its economy today.
Grenada, known as the "Island of Spice," is a vibrant Caribbean nation located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain, 160km north of Venezuela. The country consists of the main island, Grenada, and several smaller islands, including Carriacou and Petite Martinique. With a total area of 348.5 square kilometres, Grenada boasts picturesque landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm, friendly people.
The capital city of Grenada is St. George's, a charming harbour town nestled on the southwestern coast of the main island, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, bustling markets, and the historic Fort George. The island's interior is characterised by lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and the famous Grand Etang Lake, which sits within an extinct volcanic crater.
English is the official language of Grenada, reflecting its history as a former British colony. The nation gained independence in 1974 and is now a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth realm. Grenada's population, estimated at around 113,000, is a diverse mix of African, East Indian, and European descent.
Grenada's economy is primarily driven by tourism, which contributes significantly to the country's GDP. Other sectors include agriculture, with Grenada being a major producer of spices like nutmeg and mace, as well as fishing and manufacturing. The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US Dollar.
As a member of the United Nations, CARICOM, the OECS, and the British Commonwealth, Grenada actively engages in regional and global affairs. The country is committed to sustainable development and has made significant strides in renewable energy and environmental conservation.
Investing in a second citizenship provides greater global mobility, financial freedom, tax advantages and access to a secure, high-quality lifestyle, while ensuring long-term security for you and your family.
Grenada passport holders can hold dual citizenship without giving up their existing nationality.
Exemptions from tax on capital gains, inheritance, wealth, gifts, and foreign income.
The Grenada citizenship application process typically takes up to 6 months to complete.
A single applicant can include their spouse, children (biological or adopted) under 30, dependent parents, and siblings over 18.
Grenada citizenship passes on to future generations; newborn children and a newly married spouse can be added for free.
Access to the largest offshore medical university in the world, St. George's University, based in Grenada.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to a total of 143 countries.
A gateway to the US E-2 Treaty Visa; the only Caribbean citizenship programme that offers it.
To acquire Grenada citizenship, an applicant must meet the conditions below.
A non-refundable contribution, covering a single applicant or a family of up to four. The amount increases with the number of dependants.
Investment in a government-approved real estate project. The property may be resold after five years.
The process is straightforward and may take up to six months between initiating the process and receiving the passport. These stages are genuinely sequential, and each one depends on the last being complete.
The Citizenship by Investment Programme is regulated by Grenada's Citizenship by Investment Act 15 of 2013. This law is part of the Grenada legal system, effectively documented and published, and approved by the national parliament. Any individual may apply for naturalisation and be eligible for citizenship if the government is satisfied that the person has invested significantly in Grenada and passed due diligence successfully.
Properties acquired through the programme must be held for at least five years before being sold. Lifestyle investors, however, can resell their properties immediately.
Yes, provided the first purchaser waits five years from the grant of their citizenship before selling. This benefit applies only to apartments worth at least USD 270,000 in a government-approved real estate resort.
Once the property is purchased or the contribution is paid and received by the Government, it takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks for citizenship and the passport to be issued. The total process takes up to 6 months.
Grenada's public education is open to children up to age 16. St. George's University, internationally accredited, is widely regarded as the finest US-run medical university outside the US. All Grenadian citizens receive a 90% Grenada Partnership Award, paying only 10% of tuition for undergraduate programmes, provided they have been resident in Grenada for at least one year before enrolling.
The Grenadian passport allows visa-free travel to the UK for 180 days, the Schengen Area for 90 days, and Mainland China for 30 days. Grenada is the only Caribbean nation whose qualified applicants can also apply for a US E-2 Treaty visa, allowing the investor and family to establish a company and lawfully reside in the US.
Yes. The principal applicant can apply for citizenship for their children, including minors, and second-generation citizens can in turn apply for their own children, and so on.
By birth, descent, long-term residency, or through the Citizenship by Investment Programme via donation or real estate investment.
Yes, the Grenada passport is considered strong, offering visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries including the UK, the Schengen Area, China and Russia. As of 2025, it ranks 24th globally, with visa-free access to 93 countries and visa-on-arrival to 39 more.
Either a non-refundable National Transformation Fund donation of USD 235,000, covering a single applicant or a family of up to four, or a real estate investment of at least USD 270,000 in a government-approved project.
A thirty-minute consultation with our advisory team will tell you whether Grenada is the right programme for you, and if it is not, which of our other programmes is.