If Grenada is on your radar for retirement, work, or relocating with family, there are a few things you need to understand about Grenada immigration policy. Similar to several other Caribbean nations, it’s relatively straightforward to relocate to this beautiful country through options such as the Grenada Citizenship by Investment program, Digital Nomad Visa, and Work Visa.
Immigrating to Grenada legally involves obtaining citizenship or an appropriate visa. Americans and many other foreign nations do not require a visa to visit for up to 90 days, whereas longer stays a residence permit or citizenship.
This guide explains the Grenada visa types, the best options, and how to apply for one.
Who needs a visa to immigrate to Grenada?
All foreign nationals outside the Caribbean require a valid visa to relocate to Grenada. The visa requirement can be avoided through obtaining Grenadian citizenship. Non-citizens of member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) can immigrate to Grenada, provided they have an appropriate visa and a residency permit. Visas are processed by the Grenada Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate-General in your home country.
Grenada Visa Categories
Citizenship by Investment
Though not necessarily a Grenada visa, the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program allows foreign nationals to obtain Grenadian citizenship by investment in the country’s economy. Investment options to be granted citizenship include:
- Donating $235,000 to the National Transformation Fund
- Investing at least $270,000 in Grenada real estate investment
The program allows foreigners to apply as a single applicant or as a family, including a spouse, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Digital Nomad Visa
Launched under the Grenada Remote Employment Act in 2021, the Grenada Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers, freelancers, and foreign entrepreneurs to reside in Grenada for one year while working for foreign companies or managing businesses operating outside Grenada.
Key requirements include:
- An annual income from foreign sources of at least EC 100,000 ($37,000)
- Valid health insurance for the duration of stay
- A clean criminal record.
The main applicant can obtain residency for their spouse, dependent parents, children, and grandchildren.
Work Visa
A Grenada work permit is a visa valid for one year. Foreign nationals who will fill employment gaps in sectors where local talent is insufficient can apply. If visa holders continue to meet the work visa requirements, they can extend the permit indefinitely until they qualify for permanent residency in Grenada.
Family reunification
Grenada immigration law allows the family members of citizens and lawful Grenadian residents to reunite with them in the country. Spouses and dependent children under 18 are universally allowed; other qualifying dependents depend on the visa type.
The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act lists a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings as qualified dependents, whereas the Grenada Remote Employment Act lists a spouse, children, grandchildren, and parents of the spouse as qualified dependents.
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Immigration to Grenada for Caribbean Citizens
OECS
Caribbean citizens from OECS countries, including the four other nations offering Caribbean citizenship by investment, do not need a visa to immigrate to Grenada. They can establish residency in Grenada without a visa under the OECS Free Movement of People Agreement, which allows OECS nationals to live, work, and start businesses in Grenada without a residence permit or Grenada Work Visa.
After arrival, they simply present a valid passport or national ID, along with proof of citizenship to a Grenada immigration official. After entering, they can apply for a Resident Stamp at Grenada’s Immigration and Passport Department, which formalizes their right to stay indefinitely.
CARICOM
Caribbean passport holders from a country in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) do not require a Grenadian work permit to work there. Instead, they can reside and work in Grenada by possessing a Caribbean Skills Qualification Certificate, which allows them the right to apply for jobs in Grenada.
Grenada Immigration Requirements
According to Grenada’s immigration policy, you must submit a Grenada visa application form when applying for residency. The total required documentation depend on the visa, but usually include:
- Passport-size photographs
- A valid passport
- Criminal record certificate
- Birth certificate
- Health insurance (Digital Nomad Visa)
- Proof of income (Digital Nomad Visa)
Immigration requirements through citizenship by investment
The application requirements through the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program are more extensive, as successful applicants gain second citizenship and a Grenada passport. Investors must:
- 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
The application process must be completed by an Authorized Agent or Grenada Citizenship by Investment lawyer. It includes a due diligence process that requires attending a remote citizenship interview. The minimum investment requirements include making a minimum $230,000 donation to the National Transformation Fund or investing at least $270,000 in shares of a Grenada real estate project.
Taxes Considerations when Immigrating to Grenada
The Global Citizen Solutions Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Index put Grenada in the number two spot for Tax optimization, making it one of the Caribbean’s best destinations for taxes. Citizens and residents do not pay wealth, inheritance, or capital gains tax, which is appealing for wealth protection.
As a remote worker living in Grenada with a Digital Nomad Visa, you are not subject to income tax. The Grenada tax system has a territorial structure, only imposing tax on income earned within Grenada. Anyone planning to work or invest in Grenada should consult a local tax advisor to ensure compliance with any employment, business, or property taxes.
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