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The only Caribbean passport with a path to the US E-2 visa

Grenada
citizenship by investment

The only Caribbean programme that opens a path to the US E-2 visa — but not immediately: it requires 3 years of residence in Grenada after getting the passport, and we say so plainly.

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Contribution from
$235,000
Time to status
4–8 mo.
Stay requirement
not required
Visa-free countries
145

A fund contribution or real estate

The National Transformation Fund is a non-refundable contribution and the fastest route. Real estate costs more but preserves capital: the asset can be resold after 5 years, with rental income throughout.

ROUTE
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
NTF contribution, family of up to 4
AMOUNT$235,000
Non-refundable under any circumstances.
Real estate from an approved government project
AMOUNTfrom $270,000
Hold for at least 5 years, then resell; rental income during the holding period.

What the full cost consists of

Due diligence is lighter here than at some regional neighbours, but it is not free — it applies to everyone aged 17 and over, including the spouse and sponsor.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Due diligence check
RATE$5,000
main applicant, spouse, sponsor, and each dependant 17+
NTF contribution
RATEfrom $235,000
per family of up to 4, see the table above
Legal representation
RATEmarket rate, not fixed
per family, depends on the firm

How the process runs

01
Preparing documents
The due diligence package — bank statements, criminal record certificates, source-of-funds documentation.
02
Filing and due diligence
The IMA (Investment Migration Agency) begins the check after a complete package is received — typically 3–6 months.
03
Interview
Mandatory for the main applicant, spouse, sponsor, and every dependant 17 and over. Can be conducted remotely.
04
Approval and final payment
After approval-in-principle, the remaining contribution and all government fees are paid.
05
Citizenship and passport issuance
The naturalisation certificate is issued and passport production begins right after payment is confirmed.

A good fit if

You are eventually interested in a US business through an E-2 visa — Grenada is the only country in the region offering this path, even if not instantly.
You want a second passport with no years-long naturalisation and no stay requirement.
Your budget covers $235,000+ and you can document the source of funds.
Visa-free entry to China matters to you — a rare advantage among Caribbean passports.

A poor fit if

You need an E-2 visa right after getting the passport — you actually need 3 years of residence in Grenada before applying for E-2.
You want your money back: the NTF route is non-refundable; only real estate preserves capital.
Your source of funds is hard to document.
You need status that lets you live and work in the EU — Grenadian citizenship does not grant that.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
CS Global Partners
Лондон (Мэйфэр), Великобритания · since 2012
Holds an official government mandate to promote the citizenship-by-investment programmes of St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Can you get a US E-2 visa right away?

No. A new Grenadian citizen must live in the country for at least 3 years AFTER getting the passport before applying for E-2 — a separate process with its own US investment threshold.

Is there a stay requirement to keep citizenship?

Not today. Changes are expected from mid-2026 (a discussed 30-day-over-5-years requirement and mandatory biometrics under the regional regulator ECCIRA) — announced but not yet in force; we are watching for updates.

NTF or real estate — which to choose?

NTF is faster and requires no asset management, but the money is not returned. Real estate from $270,000 costs more but stays yours — resell after 5 years and collect rent throughout.

Who can be included in the application?

A spouse, children, parents, and other dependants — due diligence applies to everyone aged 17 and over, including the spouse and the family sponsor.

Why does visa-free China matter?

It is nearly unique among Caribbean passports — most of Grenada’s competitors do not offer that access.

How long does it really take?

A well-prepared application takes 4–6 months from filing. With document preparation counted, a realistic total is up to 8 months.

Sources

Grenada Citizenship by Investment — official embassy page, programme and fee structure↗Harvey Law Group — processing-time update and the E-2 route↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.