Grenada Dual Citizenship: A Complete Guide for Global Investors in 2026

What Is Grenada Citizenship by Investment?

Grenada citizenship by investment (CBI) is a government programme launched in 2013 under the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act and administered today by the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada, formerly the CBI Unit. It allows qualified foreign nationals to obtain full Grenadian citizenship, and a second passport, in exchange for a qualifying economic contribution. Grenada is also a member, and the headquarters country, of ECCIRA, the regional regulator for Eastern Caribbean CBI programmes.

Unlike residency-based pathways, Grenada's programme grants citizenship rather than a temporary permit. The IMA confirms that no visit to Grenada is required before, during or after the application, and there is no residence requirement to keep citizenship once granted. A proposed rule of 30 days' presence during the first five years after citizenship (Amendment Bill 2026) is not yet in force; its start date awaits the regional regulator, ECCIRA.

Grenada also stands apart from other Caribbean programmes because its citizens are eligible to apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. That is a separate US application with its own conditions, explained below, rather than a right that comes with the passport.

For a broader comparison of top-tier programmes worldwide, visit our guide to the best citizenship by investment programmes.

Grenada Dual Citizenship: Is It Permitted?

Yes. Grenada permits dual citizenship. When you acquire Grenadian citizenship through the CBI programme, you are not required to renounce your existing passport or nationality. You simply add Grenadian citizenship to the nationality you already hold.

Because Grenada itself places no restriction on dual or multiple citizenship, the question that matters is whether your current country of nationality allows it. Rules differ widely: some countries accept dual nationality freely, while others restrict it or attach conditions. We check your home country's position as part of our eligibility review, before you commit to anything.

Your Grenadian passport is valid for ten years for adults and five years for minors, and it can be renewed. There is no ongoing residence requirement to keep your citizenship once it has been granted.

Grenada CBI Investment Options in 2026

There are two routes to Grenada citizenship through investment, both overseen by the IMA. Mirabello Consultancy will advise you on the most suitable pathway based on your personal circumstances, family size and long-term objectives.

Option 1: National Transformation Fund (NTF) Donation

The NTF route is a non-refundable contribution to Grenada's national development fund. It is the most straightforward route, with no property to manage or exit to plan. 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 over, 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 each for the main applicant and spouse, 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

The real estate route requires an investment in a government-approved 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

Due diligence and government fees apply as on the NTF route, together with legal and transaction costs. Resort units under hotel management can produce rental income during the holding period, although returns depend on the project.

Our advisers maintain an up-to-date view of government-approved real estate projects in Grenada. Contact us for a curated selection aligned with your investment goals.

Eligibility Requirements

The Grenada CBI programme maintains rigorous eligibility standards in line with international due diligence practice.

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)

Eligible Dependants

The following family members may be included in a Grenada application:

• A spouse
• Children up to the age of 30 who are unmarried and financially dependent on the main applicant
• Parents and grandparents aged 55 and over who are financially dependent on the main applicant; parents-in-law are also eligible
• Unmarried siblings over 18, 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.

The Application Process: Step by Step

Grenada's CBI application process is structured and transparent, and applications are submitted through an authorised agent such as Mirabello Consultancy. Here is an overview of the stages involved.

1. Initial consultation: we assess your eligibility, family circumstances, investment preferences and objectives, and advise on the most suitable route.
2. Document preparation: we compile your application package, 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 against AML requirements.
3. Submission to the IMA: your complete application is submitted with the applicable due diligence and government fees.
4. Due diligence and interview: the IMA runs background checks and each applicant completes the mandatory online interview.
5. Investment and approval: approval follows a satisfactory due diligence check and receipt of the investment funds, whether the NTF contribution or the real estate purchase.
6. Oath and certificate: after the oath of allegiance, each approved applicant receives a certificate of citizenship.
7. Passport application: Grenadian passports are then issued to each new citizen.

Processing Timeline

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.

Benefits of Grenada Dual Citizenship

Grenada dual citizenship offers a strong combination of benefits for globally mobile investors in 2026.

Visa-Free Travel

According to our programme data, the Grenadian passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 147 destinations (2026 count), 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.

US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility

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.

Political Stability and Regional Membership

Grenada is a stable, English-speaking parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth, CARICOM and the OECS. Citizens enjoy rights of movement within CARICOM and the OECS.

Quality of Life

Grenada, the Spice Isle of the southern Caribbean, offers a beautiful natural environment and a welcoming community. While there is no requirement to live in Grenada, some citizens choose to spend time there for lifestyle reasons.

Family Inclusion and the Next Generation

Grenada's family inclusion rules are among the broadest in the Caribbean. As outlined above, your spouse, children, dependent parents and grandparents, and unmarried adult siblings can be included in a single application. Remember that siblings, and parents and grandparents aged 55 and over, fall outside the family-of-four price and carry additional contributions.

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.

For families with complex multi-jurisdictional structures, Mirabello Consultancy coordinates closely with your existing legal and tax advisers so that the citizenship application fits your broader estate and succession planning. Explore our full range of Grenada citizenship by investment services, read about Grenada citizenship by marriage, or compare with other leading programmes such as St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica citizenship by investment.