Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program Guide for 2026

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program grants foreign nationals citizenship and a new passport in exchange for a financial contribution to the country’s economy. Investors and their families can gain Grenadian citizenship by investing $235,000 or more, with two options available: a government fund donation or a real estate investment.

Successful applicants receive a Grenada passport offering visa free access to 140 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, and China, as well as the ability to apply for the US E2 Visa.

Global Citizen Solutions has written this guide to help investors gain a clear understanding of who qualifies, how Grenada’s program works, and the type of investments that can be made to successfully gain Grenada citizenship.

Key Takeaways about Grenada Citizenship by Investment

• Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) is the only Caribbean program offering eligibility to the US E2 Visa Program.
• Investments start from $235,000, with options including a non-refundable contribution and approved real estate investment.
• Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program remains open to new applications, with citizenship approval taking about six months.
• The Grenada passport ranks 71st on the Global Passport Index and offers visa free or visa on arrival access to 140 countries, including the UK, China, and the Schengen Area.
• Family members can apply alongside the main applicant, which includes spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.

• Visa free countries: 148
• Visa free to Schengen Area: Yes
• Tax framework: No worldwide income taxes
• Processing time: 6 months
• Minimum government fund contribution: $235,000
• Minimum real estate investment: $270,000
• Minimum total for one applicant: $246,500
• Minimum total family of four: $262,000
• Eligible dependents:
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30 or with disabilities
  • Parents and grandparents over 55
  • Unmarried siblings under 18
• Passport validity:
  • 10 years for citizens over 18
  • 5 years for minors under 18
• Visit or residency requirement: None
• Citizenship interview: Yes (virtual)
• US Visa: Eligible for a B1/B2 Visa and E-2 Visa

Global Citizen Solutions is a licensed international advisory firm working closely with the Government of Grenada to assist applicants seeking Grenada Citizenship by Investment. Through our direct connections to approved local agents and authorities, we provide a compliant, transparent, and end-to-end service for investors pursuing Grenada citizenship.

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship in exchange for foreign direct investment to improve the country economic and social development. Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Act No. 15 of 2013 established a donation to the country’s government fund and an approved real estate purchase as qualifying investments.

Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada is the government authority overseeing approved investments, donations, due diligence checks of eligible applicants, and Authorized Agents. Global Citizen Solutions works closely with authorized local partners to ensure all applications submitted to the IMA fully comply with program regulations.

The main investor can include family members in their application. To be granted citizenship and a Grenada passport, foreign investors have two investment options, starting from $235,000:

• Contribution to the National Transformation Fund (NTF)
• Investment in government-approved real estate projects

Grenada citizenship gives investors and their families access to healthcare, reputable education, particularly in the medical field, and numerous business opportunities. With dual citizenship permitted, new citizens can enjoy their Grenada passport without surrendering their current one. Additionally, citizenship investors can gain access to US business opportunities and residency through eligibility for the Grenada US E2 Treaty Visa.

1. Affordable citizenship by investment: The Grenada CBI program is cost-effective. Citizenship can be acquired as a single applicant or a family of four for $235,000.
2. Visa free travel: The Grenada passport ranks 71st on the Global Passport Index for 2025. Holders have visa free access to 140 countries, including Europe’s Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China.
3. Fast application process: Grenada CBI has a fast citizenship timeline. Investors can get a Grenada second passport within six months.
4. Dual citizenship: The Grenadian government allows dual citizenship, so you can maintain multiple citizenship with Grenada and other countries that permit dual citizenship status.
5. Investment opportunities: Obtain Grenada citizenship by purchasing shares or an entire unit in high-end tourist real estate and earn rental income through Grenada’s thriving tourism sector.
6. Investment after initial approval: The required qualifying investment is made after pre-approval, increasing confidence and reducing risk.
7. Tax optimization: Grenada ranks number one for tax optimization in the Global Citizen Solutions Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report. Tax residents do not pay worldwide income tax, wealth, capital gains, or inheritance taxes.
8. Extensive family inclusion: Qualified dependents for a family application expand beyond spouses, children, and parents to include dependent grandparents and siblings.
9. Flexible requirements: Grenada Citizenship by Investment requirements do not include language or cultural knowledge tests, as well as no requirement to visit Grenada during the application process.
10. Security of a Plan B: Grenada’s investment program offers citizenship and a solid Plan B to ensure stability and safety in a politically stable environment. This includes consular services and protection from Grenada diplomatic representations in four continents and ten countries.
11. Citizenship for future generations: New Grenada citizens can pass citizenship down to a future spouse or children.
12. Eligibility for the US E-2 Visa: Grenada citizens can settle in the USA through the Grenada E2 Visa Treaty with the United States.

Grenada and the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Grenada has been a signatory to the US E-2 Visa Treaty since 1989. Grenada second passport holders can apply for a E-2 VISA to live and work in the United States through starting a business.

Main applicant

• Be over 18 years old
• Have an outstanding character
• Be in good health
• Hold a clean criminal record
• Pass a detailed background check
• Make a qualifying investment

Dependent family members

• Spouse
• Children
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 29, supported by the main applicant or spouse
  • 18 or over who are physically or mentally challenged
• Dependent parents or grandparents over 55
• Siblings of the main applicant or spouse, over 18, unmarried and with no children

Global Citizen Solutions assists applicants with determining their eligibility for Grenada citizenship, according to Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada’s guidelines.

Banned nationalities

• Afghanistan
• Belarus
• Iran
• North Korea
• Russia
• Sudan

Citizens can qualify, provided they have no ties to the country and have lived in a non-restricted country for at least ten years.

Citizenship by investment in Grenada is available through one of two financial investments. Prospective applicants can donate to the National Transformation Fund or invest in approved real estate projects.

01/ National Transformation Fund contribution

Grenada’s National Transformation Fund is a government fund that investors can make that a non-refundable donation of $235,00 to and receive a Grenada second passport. Participants who contribute to the fund support various critical sectors in Grenada and national economic growth through improvements to infrastructure, tourism, education, and healthcare.

02/ Approved real estate investment

The Grenada real estate citizenship route provides two options. The property option offers potential profit on investment while contributing to Grenada’s real estate development market.

Option A

Investors can make a partial investment to the value of at least $270,000 in shares of government-approved real estate projects.

Option B

Investors can make a sole investment of $350,000 in a single unit of an approved Grenada real estate project.

• Client Facilitator Agreement
• Fingerprints
• Medical certificate
• Proof of employment, wealth, and business status
• Proof of investment
• Passport Application Form
• Interview Application Form

Civil document requirements include the following:

• Birth certificate (original or certified copy)
• Valid passport
• Criminal record certificate
• A recent 35 x 45mm digital passport photo
• Marriage certificates (if applicable)
• National ID card (required for each applicant)
• Proof of permanent residence
• Affidavit from spouse or ex-spouse relating to children (if applicable)
• Affidavit of support from dependents (if applicable)
• Education certificates and transcripts
• Proof of residential address
• Legalised professional reference letter
• Lawyer or notary practicing certificate

Additional documents:

• Payslips and/or salary letters
• Legalized bank reference letter
• Personal bank statements from the last 12 months

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website, imagrenada.gd, is operated by Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada, which lists all documents required to apply for citizenship.

Document translation and certification

A certified English translation must accompany documents not in English. The required documents are prepared by Global Citizen Solutions, including necessary translations and certifications, to align with IMA standards.

Minimum stay requirement

Grenada CBI applicants are currently not required to visit or live in the country for a specified period before or after gaining citizenship status. Investors can complete the process, including the mandatory citizenship in their home country. The Grenada government and the four other countries offering Caribbean citizenship programs have decided to introduce a residency requirement in 2026, pending final review.

1. Consult Global Citizen Solutions: Global Citizen Solutions will coordinate with an approved Grenada Citizenship by Investment lawyer to submit your citizenship application.
2. Choose investment route: Choose the National Transformation Fund contribution or approved real estate investment.
3. Document preparation: Assistance with the preparation and completion of the required citizenship documents and forms is performed by Global Citizen Solutions.
4. Submit your application: Your licensed agent will submit the citizenship application on your IMA.
5. Take the citizenship interview: As part of the citizenship process, you must complete the mandatory interview requirement, which can be done virtually.
6. Receive citizenship approval: Within six months of applying, successful applicants will receive a confirmation letter from Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee (CBIC) with the status ‘Approved in Principle.’
7. Make your investment: Make the investment with support from Global Citizen Solutions and send proof to the Investment Migration Agency Grenada.
8. Become a Grenada citizen: Take the Oath of Allegiance at an Embassy, High Commission, or Consular Office of Grenada, and become a citizen.

How long does the citizenship process take?

The Grenada citizenship timeline is about six months.

Month 1

Preparation

– Consult Global Citizen Solutions
– Choose the qualifying investment
– Prepare the required documents and submit to the IMA

Month 2-3

Processing

– IMA outsources background checks
– Complete the virtual interview
– Make the required investment

Month 4-6

Approval

– Pay the passport fee and obtain a Certificate of Registration
– Obtain a Grenada passport

New automated Citizenship Certificate procedure

Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada introduced a new automated Citizenship Certificate process to improve consistency and reduce the citizenship timeline. By shifting from manual to automated processing, applicants can expect a faster citizenship process.

Besides the required investment in Grenada, obtaining direct citizenship requires paying fees to complete the application process:

• Due diligence fee
• Processing fee
• Interview fee
• Passport fee

Estimated Grenada Citizenship by Investment cost

Here is an example of the estimated cost to obtain Grenada citizenship through the NTF donation and real estate shares options for a single applicant and a family of four, including government fees. The family example includes a primary applicant, spouse, and two children aged 7 and 17.

Grenada

• Strengths:
  • Eligibility for the US E-2 Visa
  • Broad list of government-approved real estate developments
  • Comprehensive family eligibility
  • Fast processing time of six months
• Weaknesses:
  • Only two investment routes

Antigua and Barbuda

• Strengths:
  • Most family-friendly program
  • Zero personal income tax
• Weaknesses:
  • Minimum residency requirement

Dominica

• Strengths:
  • Most affordable CBI program
  • Most affordable real estate investment
• Weakness:
  • No visa free access to the UK or Schengen zone
  • Only two investment routes

St Kitts and Nevis

• Strengths:
  • Fastest citizenship timeline
  • Most reputable program
  • Most visa free countries
• Weakness:
  • Most expensive CBI program
  • Minimum seven-year holding period for real estate

St Lucia

• Strengths:
  • Offers the only fully-guaranteed investment option
  • One of two programs offering business investment
• Weaknesses:
  • Only one approved real estate development
  • Longest citizenship timeline

Grenadian culture

Community is at the center of daily life in Grenada. With African, French, and British influences, Grenada comes alive through festivals, music, and traditions.

Festivals like Spicemas and Carriacou Parang Festival showcase amazing costumes, drumming, and street parades.

Beyond festivals, local markets are social and economic hubs, with spices, crafts, fresh produce, and deep community connections.

Whether you’re unwinding on the island’s beaches or joining in cultural celebrations, residents and visitors experience the perfect balance of tradition and nature.

Investing in Grenada’s industries

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy. As a leading producer of nutmeg, cloves, mace, and cinnamon, the island has strong agricultural exports. New developments in sustainable and organic farming have opened up opportunities for investors looking for green projects.

Real estate is also on the up for foreigners looking to invest in Grenada, with government-backed initiatives expanding infrastructure and investment opportunities. The real estate market is for both residential and commercial investors as Grenada becomes a business and lifestyle destination.

With tourism booming, new sectors in tech and finance, and the added bonus of Grenadian citizenship for global mobility, the island has the perfect mix of culture and opportunity.

Why use Global Citizen Solutions?

Global Citizen Solutions is a multidisciplinary firm offering bespoke residence and citizenship solutions in Europe and the Caribbean. In a world where the economy and politics are unpredictable, having a second citizenship opens up opportunities and creates flexibility for you and your family.

So, why work with Global Citizen Solutions to obtain Caribbean citizenship?

• Global approach by local experts: We are corporate members of the Investment Migration Council, with local expertise in all five Caribbean CBI programs.
• 100 percent approval rate: We have never had a case rejected and will offer you an initial, free-of-charge, due diligence assessment before signing any contract.
• Independent service and full transparency: We will present to you all the investment options available, and all expenses will be discussed in advance, with no hidden fees.
• An all-encompassing solution: A multidisciplinary team of immigration lawyers, investment specialists, and tax experts will take into consideration all your and your family's mobility, tax, and lifestyle needs.
• Confidential service and secure data management: All private data is stored within a GDPR-compliant database on a secure SSL-encrypted server.

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