In 2013, the Government of Grenada created a Citizenship by Investment Program to attract investors of good character.  These investors would make a substantial contribution to Grenada, thereby improving the country’s economy, and creating or continuing employment opportunities for Grenada citizens.

Benefits

1. Fast Government processing.
2. Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country.
3. Grenada recognizes dual citizenship, and does not require applicants to renounce their current citizenship.
4. Grenada passport-holders enjoy visa-free travel to many countries worldwide.
5. Access to the USA E-2 visa program.
6. Having a second citizenship may allow children to avoid military service in their home country.
7. No residency requirement.
8. Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.
9. No management experience requirement, no education requirement, and no language requirement.

To qualify under the Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:

1. The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.
2. Applicants must invest in a Government-approved real estate project in Grenada (held for at least 3 years) or the Government’s National Transformation Fund.
3. To qualify as dependents, children must be unmarried, under age 30, and living with (and fully supported by) the applicant.  A physically or mentally challenged child over age 30 may also qualify.  A baby may also qualify if born within 1 year of citizenship issuance to the principal applicant.
4. Parents or grandparents of the principal applicant or spouse may qualify as dependents if they live with the principal applicant, and can prove financial/full dependence on the principal applicant.
5. Siblings of the principal applicant and spouse may qualify as dependents if they are over age 18, unmarried, and have no children.
6. Applicants must not have been refused a visa to the UK (or any country on the visa-free travel list).
7. Applicants (age 17+) must attend an interview.
8. Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination, and have no criminal record.
9. Applicants must complete a medical examination.
10. Applications are submitted via Confederation Partners Ltd.

For more information on the Government of Grenada, please click here.

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Note: Visas for Canada and the United States may be easily obtained upon application.