Last verified: July 2026. Figures checked against Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Committee pricing.
Grenada offers something no other Caribbean citizenship-by-investment program does: a United States E-2 investor-visa treaty. That single feature makes Grenadian citizenship a strategic stepping stone for entrepreneurs who want to live and do business in the US — on top of the usual Caribbean draws of a fast, remote application and strong visa-free travel. In exchange for a qualifying government-approved investment, you and your family can obtain Grenadian citizenship, typically within several months, with no requirement to relocate.
The program’s pricing rose in 2024, and the E-2 route now comes with an important condition, so older guides are out of date. Here is how Grenada works in 2026.
Quick facts (2026)
| Minimum donation (covers family up to 4) | US$235,000 |
| Real estate option | US$270,000 + US$50,000 gov contribution (5-year hold) |
| Real estate, sole ownership | US$350,000 (5-year hold) |
| Processing time | 6–12 months |
| Physical residence required | None |
| Interview | Mandatory (virtual) for applicants 17+ |
| Visa-free / visa-on-arrival | ~145 destinations (incl. UK, Schengen, China) |
| US E-2 treaty | Yes (see domicile note below) |
| Dual citizenship | Permitted |
The two investment routes
1. National Transformation Fund (donation)
The most popular route is a one-time, non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund (NTF). As of 2026 the minimum is US$235,000, and — usefully — that single amount covers a family of up to four. Additional dependants beyond four are charged on top. This is the fastest, simplest route, with no property to manage.
2. Real estate
Alternatively, invest in a government-approved real estate project:
- US$270,000 for a shared unit, plus a US$50,000 government contribution, or
- US$350,000 for sole ownership,
held for a minimum of five years, after which you may resell while retaining your citizenship.
What it costs beyond the investment
Budget for the standard government and due-diligence fees on top of the contribution:
- Due diligence: US$5,000 per applicant aged 17+
- Application fee: US$1,500 per applicant
- Processing: US$1,500 per adult; US$500 per minor
- Interview fee: US$1,000 per applicant aged 17+
All-in, a family-of-four donation application typically lands around US$265,000–270,000.
The US E-2 treaty — and its 2026 condition
Grenada’s headline advantage is its E-2 treaty with the United States, which lets treaty-country nationals live in the US while running a business they’ve invested in — often with a far lower capital requirement than the EB-5 green-card route. Grenadian citizenship is a recognised path to E-2 eligibility.
The important 2026 update: following a US rule change, naturalised (CBI) citizens must now be domiciled in Grenada for three years before qualifying for the E-2 — it is no longer available immediately on receiving citizenship. If the E-2 is central to your plan, factor in that timeline and confirm current eligibility with a qualified US immigration attorney before committing.
Timeline, process and the passport
Grenada’s official target is three to four months, but realistic end-to-end processing in 2026 runs closer to six to twelve months. Applications must go through an authorised agent; there is no requirement to visit or reside in Grenada, and a virtual interview is mandatory for applicants aged 17 and over.
The Grenadian passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to roughly 145 destinations, including the United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, and — unusually for the region — China. Grenada permits dual citizenship, so you keep your existing nationality. For more on the island itself, see our Grenada country profile.
Important 2026 context
Grenada raised its NTF minimum to US$235,000 in mid-2024 as part of the regional agreement that set a US$200,000 floor across the Caribbean and introduced mandatory interviews. As with all Caribbean programs, the US, UK and EU have increased their scrutiny of CBI, so headline travel and visa terms can shift — verify the specifics that matter to you at the time you apply.
Compare Grenada with its Caribbean peers: Dominica and St Kitts & Nevis — or see every active program in our 2026 citizenship-by-investment guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum is a US$235,000 donation to the National Transformation Fund, which covers a family of up to four, plus government and due-diligence fees (bringing a family application to roughly US$265,000–270,000 all-in). The real estate route starts at US$270,000 plus a US$50,000 government contribution.
It is the only Caribbean CBI country with a US E-2 investor-visa treaty, allowing citizens to live in the US while running a qualifying business.
Not anymore. Since a 2024 US rule change, naturalised citizens must be domiciled in Grenada for three years before qualifying for the E-2. Confirm current eligibility with a US immigration attorney.
Realistically six to twelve months end to end, through an authorised agent, with no requirement to visit Grenada.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 145 destinations, including the UK, Schengen, and China.
Yes. You keep your existing citizenship.
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