About

The program allows foreign nationals (and eligible family members) to obtain full citizenship — including the passport — in return for making a substantial investment in Grenada.

Importantly, there is no requirement to reside in Grenada before or after citizenship is granted. Also, there is no obligation for language proficiency, certain education levels, or business experience (unless applying under some specific investment route) in most cases.

Who can apply

Here are the main eligibility requirements:

• The primary applicant must be 18 years or older.
  
  
• Must be of “excellent international standing” (clean criminal record), good health, and be able to provide required documents and prove that funds are legally sourced.
  
  
• Must apply through a government-authorised agent.
  
  
• Eligible dependents (spouse, children under certain age, sometimes parents, grandparents, siblings under certain conditions) may be included. Specifics depend on age, dependency, relation.
  
  

Processing time is generally 3 to 4 months for many cases, assuming documentation is in order.

Investment options / Costs

You must choose one of two main investment routes. Below are the current (or very recent) thresholds and fees. There are also additional fees for processing, due diligence, etc.

Other fees:

• Application fee: e.g. ~USD 1,500 per applicant.
  
  
• Due diligence fee: ~USD 5,000 per adult applicant/dependent above certain age thresholds.
  
  
• Interview fee, passport fee, processing / review fees may apply.
  

Benefits

If you qualify and the investment is accepted, here are the major advantages:

• Full citizenship for life, which can be passed down to future generations.
  
  
• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries including the UK, EU Schengen states, China, Singapore, etc.
  
  
• Dual citizenship is allowed (you can keep your original nationality, if permitted by your home country).
  
  
• No requirement to live in Grenada either before applying or after citizenship is granted.
  
  
• You can include various family members — spouse, children, often parents/grandparents, siblings (under conditions) in the application.
  
  

Attractive tax environment: many services note no or low taxes on foreign-source income, limited capital gains/inheritance tax exposure etc.

Real-Life Examples

Here are a few typical use cases to illustrate how people might use the Grenada CBI:

• A businessman in Southeast Asia wants greater global mobility and the ability to travel more freely. He invests USD 235,000 through the donation (NTF) route, includes wife and two children, does the required background checks, receives Grenadian citizenship in ~3-4 months. Gains visa access to the UK, Schengen area, and China, uses the passport for travel, business expansion, and perhaps to set a regional presence.
  
  
• A couple from Africa wants some real estate asset in the Caribbean, partly for vacation use and partly as an investment. They purchase a property in a government-approved project in Grenada (worth at least USD 270,000), plus the necessary government contribution. They hold that property for 5 years, while enjoying citizenship and rights.
  
  
• An individual seeking dual citizenship for family security, estate planning or wealth diversification. Chooses the donation route as simpler: no property to manage, fewer complexities. Includes spouse and parents; ensures compliance; citizenship passes to children and future spouse.

Frequently Asked Questions