A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining Citizenship in Grenada 2026

What Is the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme?

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) is a government-authorised programme that grants full citizenship to qualifying foreign nationals and their families in exchange for a significant economic contribution to the country. Launched in 2013 under the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, it is administered by the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada, formerly the CBI Unit. Grenada is also a member, and the headquarters country, of ECCIRA, the regional regulator for Eastern Caribbean CBI programmes.

Grenada has a distinction among its Caribbean counterparts: its citizens are eligible to apply for the United States E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. That route has its own US conditions, covered below, so it is best seen as a possible long-term option rather than a feature of the passport itself.

Unlike residency-by-investment programmes, Grenada's CBI grants citizenship rather than a temporary residence permit. Children born to you after the grant are Grenadian citizens by descent, although citizenship does not pass automatically to every later generation (see below). For a broader comparison of Caribbean and global options, visit our guide to the best citizenship by investment programmes.

Grenada CBI Investment Options: Costs and Requirements

Grenada offers two investment routes to citizenship. Both are overseen by the IMA, and the choice between them depends on your financial objectives, family size and long-term plans.

Option 1: National Transformation Fund (NTF) Donation

The NTF is a non-refundable contribution that supports Grenada's economic development and national transformation projects. It is the more straightforward route for many applicants. The IMA's published pricing is:

• Single applicant, or a family of up to four: USD 235,000
• Outside the family-of-four price: siblings, and parents and grandparents aged 55 and under, carry additional contributions
• Each additional dependant after the third dependant: USD 25,000 or USD 50,000, depending on the dependant (the IMA's published schedule does not say which dependants carry which amount, so we confirm the exact figure for your family)
• Each additional sibling: USD 75,000

Government fees are payable on top of the contribution. Due diligence costs USD 5,000 per person aged 17 and over (nil for children aged 16 and under), and application, processing, interview, oath of allegiance and passport fees apply per person. Mirabello Consultancy provides an itemised breakdown for your family before you commit.

Option 2: Approved Real Estate Investment

Applicants may instead invest in a government-approved real estate project, most often a resort development. The minimums are:

• USD 270,000 in a government-approved project in the tourism sector, typically a resort development, plus a USD 50,000 contribution to the Government
• USD 350,000 in a government-approved project outside the tourism sector
• The property must be held for at least five years before it can be resold

Real estate suits those who want the capital to sit in an asset rather than be donated, in exchange for illiquidity during the holding period. Resort units under hotel management can produce rental income during that period, although returns depend on the project. Due diligence and government fees, legal fees and transaction costs apply on top of the purchase price.

Eligibility Requirements for Grenada Citizenship

The Grenada programme maintains rigorous eligibility criteria in line with international due diligence standards. The main applicant:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a clean legal record and pass comprehensive background checks
• Must show a legitimate and verifiable source of funds for the investment
• Must complete a mandatory online interview, which is part of the standard process
• Nationality: citizens of Russia and Belarus are not eligible. Nationals of Iran, Afghanistan, Sudan and Yemen may qualify only if they emigrated before the age of majority and have held at least 10 years of permanent residence in an approved jurisdiction (Canada, the UK, the Schengen Area, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia or the UAE)

Mirabello's ACAMS-certified compliance team helps clients prepare thorough source-of-funds documentation. There is no requirement to live in or visit Grenada before, during or after the application.

Who Can Be Included as a Family Dependant?

One of the most family-friendly aspects of the Grenada programme is the breadth of qualifying dependants. The following family members may be included in a single application:

• A spouse
• Children under 18, and children aged 18 to under 30 who are supported by the main applicant or spouse
• Parents and grandparents of the main applicant or spouse, of any age, who are fully supported by the main applicant; parents-in-law are also eligible
• Siblings aged 18 or over who are single and have no children, which few Caribbean programmes allow

The IMA confirms the eligibility of each dependant on the facts of the case, and every dependant goes through the same due diligence as the main applicant.

A single application can therefore cover three generations. Keep in mind that siblings, and parents and grandparents aged 55 and under, fall outside the family-of-four price and carry additional contributions.

For families exploring whether another Caribbean programme might better suit their family structure, our advisers can compare options across the region. See also our St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment and Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment programme pages. If you are married to a Grenadian citizen, Grenada citizenship by marriage is a separate pathway.

The Application Process: Step by Step

Navigating the Grenada citizenship application requires meticulous preparation. Mirabello Consultancy manages every stage on your behalf, from the initial eligibility assessment through to passport issuance:

1. Initial consultation and eligibility assessment: your dedicated Mirabello consultant assesses your eligibility, family composition, financial profile and investment objectives, identifies the best route and outlines your documentation requirements.
2. Document preparation and compliance review: we assemble your dossier, including certified identity and civil documents, police certificates and source of funds and source of wealth evidence, following the IMA's current checklist. Our ACAMS-certified compliance team reviews everything before submission.
3. Investment selection: real estate applicants choose an approved project and sign reservation agreements; NTF applicants prepare the contribution.
4. Submission to the IMA: the completed application is submitted to the IMA through an authorised agent, with Mirabello coordinating the file, together with the due diligence and government fees.
5. Due diligence and interview: the IMA carries out background checks, and each applicant completes the mandatory online interview. Additional documents may be requested at this stage.
6. Approval: approval follows a satisfactory due diligence check and receipt of the investment funds. The IMA states that this happens within 60 business days of submission.
7. Oath, certificate and passports: after the oath of allegiance, each approved applicant receives a certificate of citizenship, and Grenadian passports are then issued.

Timeline and Processing Times

The Investment Migration Agency states that an application is approved within 60 business days of submission, subject to a satisfactory due diligence check and the funds being received (IMA enquiries page). That clock starts only once a complete file has been submitted; preparing the file comes before it, and the oath of allegiance and passport issuance come after approval. In our practice, the whole journey from file preparation to passports in hand typically takes around six months, depending mostly on how quickly your documents can be gathered.

Grenada does not advertise a separate fast-track tier. Thorough preparation from the outset, a hallmark of Mirabello Consultancy's service, minimises the risk of delays caused by requests for further information.

Want a realistic timeline and cost breakdown for your own family? Book a free consultation with Mirabello Consultancy.

The Benefits of a Grenadian Passport

A Grenadian passport delivers substantial real-world value across several dimensions. It is valid for ten years for adults and five years for minors.

Global Mobility

According to our data, as of October 2026, the Grenadian passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 147 destinations, including:

• The Schengen Area
• The United Kingdom (with an eTA)
• China
• Hong Kong
• Singapore

Entry rules are set by each destination country and can change, so always confirm current conditions before you travel.

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Grenada has a treaty with the United States, in force since 1989, that makes its citizens eligible to apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, a non-immigrant visa linked to a substantial investment in a US business. No other Caribbean CBI country has this treaty. Two points matter. First, since 23 December 2022 US law requires anyone whose nationality was acquired through a financial investment, and who has not held E status before, to have been domiciled in Grenada for a continuous period of at least three years at some point before applying. Second, the E-2 is a separate application decided by the US authorities under their own rules. It is a possible long-term option for some investors, not a benefit that comes with the passport.

Tax Environment

Grenada taxes individuals on a territorial basis: residents and non-residents are taxed only on Grenada-sourced income, and there is no capital gains tax, inheritance tax or wealth tax. Holding Grenadian citizenship does not by itself make you tax resident in Grenada; tax residence depends on where you actually live, primarily a test of 183 days in the year. The OECD includes Grenada's programme on its list of residence and citizenship by investment schemes that meet its risk criteria for Common Reporting Standard purposes, a tax-transparency monitoring list rather than a verdict on the programme, so banks may ask for extra evidence of where you are tax resident. Your own position always depends on the rules of every country where you live or hold assets, so take specialist tax advice.

Lifestyle and Investment Destination

The Spice Isle offers political stability, English as the official language and membership of the Commonwealth, CARICOM and the OECS, whose citizens enjoy rights of movement within CARICOM and the OECS. For those who choose to visit, it is a beautiful and welcoming destination in the southern Caribbean.

Citizenship for the Next Generation

Grenadian citizenship also reaches the next generation, within limits set by law. Under section 97 of the Constitution of Grenada, a person born outside Grenada is a citizen at birth if a parent is a Grenadian citizen otherwise than by descent. Citizenship acquired by investment is citizenship otherwise than by descent, so children born to you after your citizenship is granted are Grenadian citizens by descent, wherever they are born.

Citizenship does not, however, pass automatically to every future generation. A citizen by descent cannot automatically pass Grenadian citizenship on to children born outside Grenada. For grandchildren, the published route is an application to be registered as a descendant of a citizen under section 5A of the Citizenship Act, Cap. 54, introduced by the Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (SRO 68 of 2016). That is a registration decided by the Minister, not an automatic right. Our Grenada citizenship by descent page explains both tracks in detail.

To explore how Grenada compares with residency options across the world, visit our guide to the best golden visa investment programmes.

Do you have further questions not covered below? Speak with a Mirabello consultant today; our initial consultations are always complimentary and entirely confidential. You may also be interested in our detailed programme page for Grenada citizenship by investment.