Grenada Citizenship
The strategic powerhouse. The ONLY Caribbean citizenship program offering both E-2 visa access to the USA and visa-free access to China. A dual-access passport that opens doors no other program can.
Program Overview
Grenada's Citizenship by Investment program, established in 2013, has emerged as the most strategically valuable Caribbean citizenship option for investors seeking access to both the United States and China. While other Caribbean programs offer similar visa-free travel benefits, Grenada stands alone in providing E-2 Treaty Investor Visa eligibility for the USA—a pathway that allows Grenadian citizens to live, work, and operate businesses in the United States indefinitely.
The program's second unique advantage is visa-free access to China for up to 30 days. Grenada is the only citizenship by investment program worldwide that offers this benefit, making it invaluable for investors with business interests in Asia's largest economy. This dual-access capability—USA via E-2 visa and China visa-free—creates a strategic positioning that no other second citizenship can match.
Processing is fast (3-4 months), the investment threshold is accessible ($235,000 for single applicants or families up to 4), and there is no residency requirement before or after citizenship. The program includes your spouse, dependent children, parents, and siblings—making it one of the most family-inclusive citizenship programs globally.
Investment Options for 2026
National Transformation Fund (NTF) Donation
Make a non-refundable contribution to Grenada's National Transformation Fund, which supports economic development, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. This is the fastest and most straightforward path to citizenship.
• Single applicant or family up to 4: $235,000
• Each additional dependent: $25,000
✓ No property management
✓ Non-refundable contribution
✓ Most popular option (70% of applicants)
Real Estate Investment
Purchase government-approved real estate in Grenada. Shared ownership (fractional) options start at $270,000, while sole ownership requires $350,000 minimum. Properties must be held for 5 years before resale. This option provides a tangible asset and potential rental income.
✓ Potential rental income (4-6% annually)
✓ 5-year minimum holding period
✓ Resalable to future CBI applicants after 5 years
✓ Luxury resort and villa options available
The E-2 Visa Advantage: Your Gateway to the USA
What is the E-2 Visa? The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa allows Grenadian citizens to enter and work in the United States by investing in and operating a U.S. business. Unlike the EB-5 investor visa ($800,000+ investment), the E-2 requires a "substantial" investment (typically $100,000-$200,000) and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational.
Key E-2 Benefits:
- •Live and work in the USA indefinitely (renewable every 5 years)
- •Bring spouse and children under 21 to the USA
- •Spouse can apply for work authorization
- •Children can attend U.S. schools and universities
- •No annual quota or lottery (unlike H-1B visas)
- •Faster processing than EB-5 (typically 2-4 months)
Why This Matters: For investors who want USA access without the $800,000+ EB-5 investment or the uncertainty of H-1B visa lotteries, Grenada citizenship + E-2 visa provides a reliable, affordable pathway. Total investment: $235,000 (Grenada citizenship) + $100,000-$200,000 (U.S. business) = $335,000-$435,000 for indefinite USA access.
China Visa-Free Access: The Only CBI Program
Unique Strategic Positioning: Grenada is the ONLY citizenship by investment program worldwide that offers visa-free access to China. Grenadian passport holders can enter China for up to 30 days without a visa—a benefit not available to citizens of St. Kitts, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia, or any other CBI program.
Why This Matters: For investors with business interests in China, frequent travel requirements, or family connections in Asia, this benefit is invaluable. Chinese visa applications typically require extensive documentation, in-person interviews, and weeks of processing. Grenadian citizens bypass this entirely.
Combined USA + China Access: The combination of E-2 visa eligibility (USA) and visa-free access (China) makes Grenada citizenship the most strategically positioned second passport for investors operating in the world's two largest economies.
Key Benefits
Requirements & Process
Eligibility Requirements
- •Be at least 18 years old
- •Have a clean criminal record (no convictions)
- •Provide proof of investment funds from legal sources
- •Pass due diligence background checks
- •Be in good health (medical certificate required)
- •No residency or visit requirement
2026 Program Updates
New 2026 Requirements: Starting in 2026, Grenada will require all citizenship by investment applicants to:
- •Spend at least 30 days in Grenada within the first 5 years of citizenship
- •Provide biometric data (fingerprints, photo) during application
These changes enhance program integrity while maintaining Grenada's position as the most strategically valuable Caribbean citizenship option.
Application Timeline
Ready to Unlock USA + China Access?
Schedule a confidential consultation with our Grenada citizenship specialists. We'll assess your eligibility, explain the E-2 visa pathway, and guide you through the entire process—from application to passport delivery in 3-4 months.