Updated 21 May 2026Grenadian citizenship by investment
Citizenship without relocation from US$235,000, with simplified travel to China and treaty eligibility for a US E-2 investor visa. Nationality restrictions apply.
Alesya Razinkevich
Prepared byAuthor of guides to property and residence programmes
Mikhail Bulanov
Reviewed byCo-founder and managing partner of Tranio, real estate investment expert
from US$235,000
Minimum contribution to NTF for a family of up to four people
8–10 months
Indicative time from filing to passport
146 countries
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic entry
US E-2 visa
The only Caribbean programme with this option
How the Grenada programme works
Discuss your optionsGrenada has operated its citizenship-by-investment programme since 2013 under the Citizenship by Investment Act. It is administered by the Investment Migration Agency Grenada (IMA). Applicants complete a mandatory interview and enhanced due diligence.
The passport combines simplified travel to the Schengen Area, the UK and mainland China with treaty eligibility to apply for a US E-2 investor visa. The E-2 is a separate immigration process and requires its own business investment and application.
The programme offers a non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund from US$235,000 or an investment in an approved property from US$270,000. Citizenship does not require the holder to relocate to Grenada.
Potential US E-2 route
For entrepreneurs considering a separate US investor-visa application after meeting the treaty requirements
Business and connections with China
Simplified travel to mainland China can be useful for applicants with business interests in Asia
Family application
The contribution threshold covers a family of up to four, and financially dependent children may qualify up to age 30
Mobility without moving
Citizenship is lifelong and does not require permanent residence in Grenada
What a Grenadian passport offers
Schengen area
Short visits to the Schengen Area without a visa, subject to the current entry rules
UK — up to 180 days
Short visits to the UK without a visa, subject to the current entry rules
China — up to 30 days
Simplified travel to mainland China, subject to the current entry rules
US E-2 treaty eligibility
Grenadian citizens may apply for an E-2 investor visa. This is not visa-free access and requires a separate investment and application
Visa-free countries
146 destinationsAfrica
34Europe (without Schengen)
8Asia
24Latin America
11North America and Caribbean
20Oceania
12Middle East
8Source: IATA Timatic. The total includes visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic authorisations. Entry rules can change and should be checked before travel.
Investment and fees
A non-refundable contribution or an asset with a five-year horizon.
Under the NTF option: each dependent over four people adds $25,000; inclusion of a sibling — $75,000 above standard. For the real estate option: the mandatory government fee of $50,000 is non-refundable and is often not taken into account in the initial calculations.
Requirements for the applicant
Main applicant
At least 18 years old
No criminal record in all countries of residence
Verified legitimate source of funds
Certain nationalities, including Russian and Belarusian citizens, are currently restricted
Family members in one application
Spouse — no age limit
Children — under 30 years old, unmarried, financially dependent
Parents — any age, if financially dependent
Brothers and sisters — over 18 years old, unmarried, without children (+$75,000 to the NTF contribution for each)
Application process
A realistic time frame from submission to passport is 8–10 months.
Step 1 — Preliminary assessment
We review nationality, residence history, family composition and source of funds before filing. Cases involving multiple citizenship or restricted nationalities require individual assessment.
Step 2 — Preparing documents
The file normally includes passports, civil-status records, police certificates and 12 months of bank statements. Documents are legalised or apostilled as required and translated into English.
Step 3 — Submission and due diligence
An IMA-accredited agent submits the application. The authorities review criminal history, source of funds, business reputation and sanctions exposure. Due-diligence fees are non-refundable.
Step 4 — Online interview
The mandatory interview is held online and carries a separate fee. It forms part of the IMA’s enhanced applicant screening.
Step 5 — Investment
After approval in principle, the applicant makes the contribution or completes the purchase in an approved property project.
Step 6 — Oath and passport
The applicant takes the oath through an authorised process and then receives the citizenship certificate and passport. A personal visit to Grenada is not normally required.
Nationality restrictions and eligibility
Check your eligibilityGrenada restricts applications from certain nationalities, including Russian and Belarusian citizens. Place of birth, previous citizenship and residence history may also affect eligibility.
The programme is officially closed
The IMA does not currently accept applications from Russian or Belarusian citizens. Using an intermediary or a different address does not change the eligibility rules
Applicants with multiple citizenship
A second passport does not automatically resolve a restriction. The IMA may consider current and former nationality, place of birth, residence and other connections
Alternative programmes
Applicants who are ineligible for Grenada can compare Egypt, Vanuatu, São Tomé and Príncipe and Türkiye, subject to their own nationality and due-diligence rules
Check by place of birth
Eligibility is not based solely on the passport used to apply. Place of birth, former nationality, residence and tax residence can also be relevant
Obligations in your current country
Some countries require citizens or residents to report the acquisition of another citizenship. Applicants should obtain advice on the rules that apply to them
Tax residence, military service and multiple citizenship
Citizenship without tax obligations
Grenada citizenship does not create a tax liability in itself. Tax residency arises only with actual residence in the country. There are no inheritance or gift taxes.
Multiple citizenship
Grenada permits multiple citizenship. Applicants should also check the rules and reporting duties of their current country or countries of citizenship
Military duty
Grenada has no compulsory military service. Naturalized citizens are not subject to conscription.
Comparison with alternatives
Grenada combines a strong travel network with US E-2 treaty eligibility, but its entry threshold and processing time are higher than some alternatives.
| Country | Investment | Processing time | Return | Schengen | Nationality restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | from $235,000 | 8–10 months | yes (5 years) | yes | no |
 Egypt | from $250,000 | 9–12 months | yes | no | yes |
 Vanuatu | from $130,000 | 2–4 months | no | no | yes |
 São Tomé and Príncipe | from $90,000 | 6–9 months | no | no | yes |
 Türkiye | from $400,000 | 6–9 months | yes (3 years) | no | yes |
Among the Caribbean analogues: St. Kitts and Nevis (from $250,000, 4–6 months, Schengen), Antigua and Barbuda (from $230,000, 4–6 months, Schengen without UK), St. Lucia (from $240,000, 3–6 months, Schengen without UK and China). None of them have E-2 and China.
Other citizenship-by-investment options
When to consider other options
01
Need a passport with a horizon of 3–4 months – Grenada takes 8–10 months
02
You need a passport to enter the US right now — E-2 requires three years of residency in Grenada
03
Budget up to $200,000 – Grenada’s threshold is higher
04
Your nationality or residence history is restricted under the programme
05
You need guaranteed capital growth — the property route carries market risk
How Tranio can help
Book a consultationTranio supports Grenada cases from the eligibility assessment to the passport. Applications are filed through an IMA-accredited agent.
Assess nationality and residence history against the IMA rules
We help you choose an option: NTF contribution or real estate with a return horizon
Select a property in an IMA-approved project where relevant
Prepare the application and support the due-diligence stage
We advise on the E-2 route and the conditions of three-year residence
We accompany you to the oath; personal visit to Grenada is optional
Expert opinion
“Grenada is attractive for its combination of Schengen, UK and China travel benefits and US E-2 treaty eligibility. But nationality restrictions are strict, and a second passport does not automatically make an applicant eligible. We check the full citizenship and residence history first.”
Kseniya Nass
Tranio expert on residence and citizenship programmes
Frequently asked questions
No. There are no residency requirements after receiving your passport. Citizenship is for life and remains regardless of place of residence. The exception is if you are planning an E-2 visa to the United States: three years of actual residence in Grenada is required before applying.
Online interviews, introduced in 2025, add 2–4 weeks to the process. A realistic time frame from submission to passport is 8–10 months.
Officially, no. IMA only accepts payments by bank transfer in fiat currency. Some agents offer conversion on their side — this requires separate clarification.
Yes. Grenadian law permits multiple citizenship. Applicants should also check the rules and notification requirements of their current country or countries of citizenship.
In 5 years. If sold ahead of schedule, citizenship is retained, but the next buyer of the same share will no longer be able to use it for the programme.
Not automatically. The IMA may consider current and former nationality, place of birth, residence and tax residence. Any case involving a restricted nationality requires an individual eligibility assessment.
Three years of actual residence in Grenada (US requirement from the end of 2022), a valid business plan with an investment in an American company, confirmation of the source of funds. The E-2 visa is not automatically issued with the passport — it is a separate process at the US consulate.
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