Grenada grants citizenship to approved applicants who invest in a government-approved real-estate project (or contribute to the National Transformation Fund). Only approved projects qualify — not any property — and the investment must be held for a minimum period, currently five years. Applications go through a government-licensed agent; we help you choose approved-project property and introduce you to one.
What makes Grenada’s programme different
Grenada has run a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme since 2013. Two things stand out: Grenada is the only CBI country with an E-2 investor visa treaty with the United States, which lets qualifying Grenadian citizens apply to live and run a business in the US; and Grenadian passport holders travel visa-free or visa-on-arrival to a long list of destinations including China and Europe’s Schengen area. There is no residency requirement, and family members can be included.
The two routes
| Route | What you pay | What you keep |
|---|---|---|
| National Transformation Fund | A non-refundable contribution (published minimum in the low-to-mid six figures, US$, for a single applicant) | Citizenship; no asset |
| Approved real estate | A minimum investment in a government-approved project — at the time of writing US$270,000 for a share in an approved tourism development, more for sole ownership — plus government fees | Citizenship and a property you can sell after the holding period |
Minimums, fees and holding periods are set by the Government of Grenada and were revised in 2024. Figures here are for orientation only — a licensed agent will give you the current schedule.
What real estate qualifies
Only developments formally approved by the CBI Unit — typically branded resort and villa projects on the south and west coasts. A regular villa, house or lot does not qualify on its own. Approved projects are sold as whole units or fractional shares that meet the threshold, usually with a rental pool while you hold. After the statutory holding period (currently five years) the asset can be sold, often to a new CBI applicant.
How the process works
- Choose a licensed agentApplications can only be filed by an agent licensed by Grenada’s CBI Unit. We introduce you to one.
- Choose the propertyWe show approved-project options and compare unit prices, rental pools and exit terms.
- Due diligenceGovernment background checks on every applicant and dependant: passports, police certificates, bank references, source of funds.
- Approval in principle, then investComplete the purchase and pay government fees.
- Certificate and passportCitizenship granted; the property remains yours subject to the holding period.
Where we fit in
We are estate agents, not an immigration firm. Our job is to make sure you buy well: which projects are approved, how they compare on the ground, what they earn and how resale has worked. If you want citizenship and a home you will actually use, we will also show you conventional property that may suit you better once citizenship is in hand.
Real Property Grenada does not file CBI applications. Programme rules, fees and eligibility are set by the Government of Grenada and administered by its CBI Unit and licensed agents.
