About
Why Grenada.
Grenada is a Caribbean island nation south of St. Vincent, known as "the Spice Island" for its nutmeg and cocoa exports. Its citizenship-by-investment program, launched in 2013, has quickly become the most strategically positioned in the Caribbean.
Two features set Grenada apart from its regional peers. First, Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country with a visa-waiver agreement with China. That opens business access to a market most second-passport holders cannot reach freely. Second, Grenada is a US E-2 treaty country: after three years as a Grenadian citizen, you can apply for the E-2 investor visa to live and operate a business in the United States indefinitely, with renewals.
The Grenadian passport ranks 25th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index with 147 visa-free destinations including the entire Schengen Area, China, Russia, Singapore, and 85% of South America. UK entry uses the standard eTA.
Grenada is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and CARICOM, providing diplomatic and consular support through Commonwealth offices worldwide. The country has been politically stable since independence in 1974.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
2 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
National Transformation Fund (NTF), single applicant
From
$235,000
Non-refundable donation to the National Transformation Fund, which finances island infrastructure plus agriculture and tourism projects.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
147 visa-free destinations including China
Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country with a visa-waiver agreement with China, granting access to a market most second-passport holders cannot reach freely.
US E-2 investor visa eligibility
Grenada has a US E-2 treaty. After three years as a Grenadian citizen, you can apply for the E-2 visa to live and operate a business in the United States.
Zero tax on global income
Non-residents pay no personal income tax and no capital gains tax. There are no inheritance or wealth taxes either.
Generous family inclusion
Includes spouse, dependent children up to 30, parents (no minimum age), grandparents, and unmarried siblings under 28.
Stable Commonwealth member
Independent since 1974, member of the Commonwealth and CARICOM, with consular support across major global capitals.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP, RU, BY
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
- ✓Parents
- ✓Grandparents
- ✓Siblings
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~14 weeks average for clean files.
- 1
Engagement and pre-screening
1 weekKYC pre-check, source-of-funds review, family-scope confirmation.
- 2
Document collection
4–6 weeksApostilled documents from all countries of residence over the past 10 years.
- 3
Application lodgement
1 weekFiles filed with the Citizenship by Investment Committee via a licensed local agent.
- 4
Due diligence and processing
8–10 weeksMulti-source background checks by an international due-diligence firm contracted by the government.
- 5
Approval and investment
1 weekApproval-in-principle issued; contribution paid into government escrow.
- 6
Oath and passport
1–2 weeksOath of allegiance (remote); passport delivered by courier.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
10 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates
- 3Police clearance from all countries of residence (last 10 years)
- 4Bank reference letter (less than 6 months old)
- 5Professional reference letter
- 6Medical certificate
- 7Proof of residential address
- 8Source-of-funds documentation
- 9Investment confirmation
- 10Photographs (passport-size)
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What makes Grenada different from other Caribbean programs?
What is the US E-2 visa and how do I qualify?
How is the real-estate option structured?
Can my elderly parents be added?
Do I need to visit Grenada?
Legal basis
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013 (No. 15 of 2013)
