Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI)
Category: Citizenship · Processing time: 4-6 months from the date of formal document submission to the IMA portal.
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Apply through official authority
Grenada Immigration Department
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-23.
Visa type
Citizenship
Processing time
4-6 months from the date of formal document submission to the IMA portal.
Fees
National_Transformation_Fund_Base: USD 235,000 (Family up to 4 people)
Validity
Lifelong/Indefinite citizenship status; the associated Grenada passport is valid for 10 years (adults) or 5 years (minors under 18) and is easily renewable.
Stay duration
Unrestricted/Permanent (No physical presence or entry minimums are required to keep or renew the passport).
Entry type
Confirm single/multiple entry rules
Insurance
Not listed as mandatory
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Overview
Grants complete, lifetime legal citizenship and passport issuance for Grenada. Path to PR: N/A (Grants direct citizenship).
- Leads to permanent residency: No
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: N/A
- Financial requirement: USD 235,000 minimum donation or a USD 270,000 real estate purchase backed by fully transparent, legally certified source of funds documentation.
- Accommodation proof: No physical residence required (Real estate route assets function as qualifying corporate tourism investments/shares).
Estimated Costs
- - National_Transformation_Fund_Base: USD 235,000 (Family up to 4 people)
- - Real_Estate_Share_Minimum: USD 270,000
- - Real_Estate_Sole_Ownership_Minimum: USD 350,000
- - Real_Estate_Government_Admin_Fee: USD 50,000 (Family up to 4 people)
- - Due_Diligence_Fee_Adult: USD 5,000 per person aged 17+
- - Mandatory_Interview_Fee: USD 1,000 per person aged 17+
- - Government_Application_Fee: USD 1,500 per person
- - Government_Processing_Fee_Adult: USD 1,500 per person
Required Documents
- - Certified color copies of all valid international passports
- - Original or certified true copy of Birth Certificates
- - Full Medical Certificate showing good health, including clear HIV test results (less than 3 months old)
- - Apostilled or certified Police Clearance Certificates from country of birth, citizenship, and anywhere lived for 6+ months over past 10 years
- - Full proof of income source, business registration records, and 12 months of stamped bank statements
- - Professional bank reference letter and a character reference letter from an accountant or attorney
Application Steps
- Select an authorized corporate agent to perform a pre-compliance eligibility screen and structure source of wealth files.
- Compile and finalize all identity records, medical certifications, and home-country police clearances.
- The authorized agent uploads the digital file to the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada portal and pays initial application/due diligence fees.
- Undergo the strict international background screening and attend the mandatory virtual applicant interview ($1,000 fee per person aged 17+).
- Receive official 'Approval-in-Principle' from the government (typically taking 3 to 6 months).
- Execute the financial transfer within 30 days: execute either the USD 235,000 NTF donation or fulfill the real estate purchase clearing via designated escrow rules.
- Receive the official Certificate of Registration and apply for the physical Grenadian passport.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Grenada Immigration Department →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Not listed as mandatory
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
Open appointment or official portal →Browse foreign embassies in Grenada (MigrantIQ directory) →
Directory listings are for planning only — not legal advice. Confirm jurisdiction and appointment rules on the official portal.
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Citizenship and passport
- - Family included
- - Visa-free travel benefits
- - Potential US E-2 treaty nationality benefits
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Grenada depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission au
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Grenada, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Grenada for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Grenada, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Grenada, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border ch
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Grenada through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa proces
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Grenada, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Citizenship by Investment. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Failing to provide clear, matching paper trails tracking the legal source of wealth or displaying inconsistent currency routing histories.
- - Prior visa refusal to any nation that holds a visa-free travel treaty with Grenada (such as the UK, EU Schengen Zone, or Canada) if not subsequently resolved.
- - Providing intentionally misleading or fraudulent data during the mandatory virtual interview process.
- - Unfavorable background trace signals or active criminal investigations flagged during multi-tiered global due diligence sweeps.
Application Tips
- - Never attempt to deal directly with IMA Grenada; the law strictly mandates that filings are managed solely by registered, licensed third-party agents.
- - If choosing the real estate track, ensure your project is officially listed on the IMA Grenada active registry and understand that you must legally maintain the investment asset for a minimum of 5 years before reselling.
- - If your primary motivation is relocating to the United States under the E-2 Visa, remember that you must physically reside in Grenada for at least 3 continuous years before becoming eligible to file your US visa petition under recent US immigration updates.
- - Factor in roughly USD 15,000 to USD 25,000 extra on top of your investment to cover localized escrow setups, translation legalizations, passport book print fees, and agent service retainers.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Grenada Immigration Department
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Citizenship pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 4-6 months from the date of formal document submission to the IMA portal., subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.
