Grenada is a beautiful country in the Caribbean with white sand beaches and pristine blue waters.
The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program came into being in August 2013, when the Grenadian Parliament passed Act No. 15 of 2013 granting foreigners to acquire permanent residence and citizenship of Grenada against an investment in Grenada.
Grenada is an island nation with an exotic topography, breathtaking beaches and year-round temperate climate. Grenada passport holders may currently travel to 124 countries around the world visa-free, including the UK and Europe’s Schengen area, Brazil and China. It also offers citizens the opportunity to apply for the E-2 Investor Visa to the US.
- Unspoiled exotic scenery ideal for holidays in resorts and beaches
- Visa free travel to over 120 countries including UK, EU Schengen states, China
- Lifetime immediate citizenship for family and children
- Access to E2 visa treaty with the US (invest in the US qualify for business visa)
- Confidential application process with no exchange of information with other Governments
- Direct flights to London, Germany, New York, Miami from St George (capital)
- Very fast processing approval time within 60 days
- Citizenship through property ownership in Grenada real estate
- No interviews, No language tests, No military service, No business experience
- Travel to China without visa using Grenada passport
- Grenada passport valid for 5 years before expiry.
- Confidential application process through authorized agents appointed by Government.
- no income, wealth or inheritance taxes.
- own freehold prime real estate in Grenada
- Very fast application processing time within 60 days.
- Life time permanent citizenship passed on to children with one investment
Grenada’s citizenship by investment program is rated as the ‘Gold’ standard of CBI programs in the Caribbean region. Grenada’s has E-2 treaty with United States, is a cheaper EB-5 alternative, qualifies Grenadian citizens to receive E-2 non immigrant visa to visit US.
Grenada is the only CBI passport having visa free access to China. In a recently released 2018 Passport index, Grenadian passport is ranked #36 powerful passport in the world. Grenada recently signed visa waiver with Russia and United Arab Emirates.
There are primarily two paths to investment citizenship
- NTF National transformation fund contribution ($150,000)
- Real estate investment ($350,000)
There are 2 schemes under the citizenship program, against which passport can be granted.
1. National Donation Fund
The minimum investment amount USD 150,000 (non-refundable) donation, plus various fees involved.
- Application fee: USD 1500 / person
- Due diligence fee: USD 5000 / person
- Processing fee: USD 1500 / person
2. Real Estate
Applicants seeking citizenship must buy an approved real estate worth USD 350,000. There are additional fees listed below.
- Government fee: USD 50,000 / person
- Application fee: USD 1500 / person
- Due diligence fee: USD 5000 / person
- Processing fee: USD 1500 / person
The Grenadian passport issued is valid for 5 years and whole processing time is about 3 months. No requirement to personally visit the country.
It takes about 2 months (fastest) to receive the passport which enables visa free travel to over 100 countries including EU, UK and Canada.