The Discreet Investor
Citizenship by investment in Grenada
The Caribbean passport with a door to America: the only Caribbean CBI programme with a US E-2 treaty — 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
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 while it runs. Citizens by investment first need three years’ domicile in Grenada (AMIGOS Act) — plus the B-1/B-2 visitor visa for stays up to 180 days a year.
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.
No tax on foreign income, dividends, interest, royalties, inheritance, capital gains — or stamp duty. Citizenship alone creates no tax residency.
The Isle of Spice: warm seas, rainforest, a stable Commonwealth democracy — a residence, a holiday base, or simply the safe haven in the drawer.
Citizenship is for life and passes to children born to you afterwards — one investment that becomes a family asset for generations.
One investment, citizenship for all
Three generations on one Grenada 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
- Opposite sex
- No criminal record or prosecutions
- Included without further conditions
- Fully financially dependent on the investor or spouse
- Apply together with the investor
- Any age
- Fully financially dependent on the investor or spouse
- Over 18
- Unmarried, no children
Investment options
Two ways to qualify for Grenada citizenship
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 |
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 Grenada 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.
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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 | 6+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months |
| Visit requirements | None yet; 30 days once ECCIRA starts | Biometrics by July 2027 | 30 days in 5 years (applied in practice) | 30 days in 5 years (announced) | Residency rules pending |
| 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, after 3 years’ domicile | 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 Grenada 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.
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
Grenada real estate: the option investors pick twice as often
- 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
- 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
The 2026 risk map
What 2026 changed for Grenada
What a buyer needs to know before paying — the parts most brochures leave out.
On 25 June 2026 the European Commission asked Antigua & Barbuda — and reportedly all five Caribbean programmes — to wind down by 1 June 2028, under visa-suspension rules in force since 30 December 2025. The governments have not agreed; the next EU review is due in December 2026. Schengen visa-free access is valuable today — and not guaranteed for the life of the passport.
Grenada citizens still receive 10-year US visitor visas, while Antigua and Dominica lost theirs in January 2026. US immigrant visas are paused for all five Caribbean programme countries since 21 January 2026.
All five states have enacted a regional regulator (ECCIRA) whose rules include a 30-day stay within the first five years; it applies once the regulator starts work. Plan for a short stay rather than a fully remote citizenship.
The US E-2 investor visa now requires three years’ domicile in Grenada for citizens by investment (AMIGOS Act, 2022) — a medium-term plan, not a shortcut.
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, renewable while the business runs. The catch: under the AMIGOS Act (2022), a citizen by investment must first have been domiciled in Grenada for three years. For clients whose real goal is America, it is a medium-term bridge, not a shortcut.
Do I ever need to visit Grenada? +
Under the current rules, no — the entire process runs remotely, interview included. Worth knowing: Grenada’s 30-day stay within the first five years, due on 31 August 2026, was deferred until the regional regulator (ECCIRA) starts work and the five states agree a start date. 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
St Lucia- Global mobility
- 10-year US visitor visa path
- Bond option with 5-year exit
Vanuatu- Fastest programme in the world
- Partial recovery after 5 years
- 20-year corporate tax holiday
São Tomé & Príncipe- The world’s lowest price
- Fully remote — no visit, no interview
- Passports in ~2 months
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 (after three years’ domicile), zero tax on foreign income — for three generations of family, entirely remotely. Personal quote within one business day.