Since 2012
Visa-free travel to 144 countries, including China. Possibility of obtaining an E-2 visa to the United States.
Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 144 countries including China
Possibility to get an E-2 visa to the USA
No global income, dividends, wealth and inheritance tax
Benefits for children in British universities
All family members can obtain citizenship within 2 months
Fully remote procedure
Passport of Grenada can also be obtained by:
Also, citizenship can be inherited.
| Donation to the National Transformation Fund | Investment in real estate | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment amount | From $150,000 | From $350,000 |
| Return on investment | No | Yes, up to 4% |
| Holding period | None, it's non-refundable contribution | At least five years |
CONTRACT SIGNING
Free preliminary background check (due diligence) of an applicant (1 day) and contract signing in one of our offices or remotely. At this stage, it will be sufficient to provide the passport copies of all family members who will be included in the citizenship application.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS
We receive Police Certificates, fill out government forms, arrange notarization, translation and apostilization of all the necessary documents, and send the package to the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Grenada.
You submit the original documents and sign the forms and other documents that we prepare by ourselves.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
CASE REVIEW
The Citizenship by Investment Unit carries out the processing of the case during the period from 3 to 5 months. Sometimes there are delays of up to 12 months, and additional documents may be requested. A visit to the island is not required.
Result: Letter of approval is issued.
Applicant’s actions: Pay the required amount of investment within a month after the approval is issued.
RECEIVING PASSPORTS
After paying the investment and fees, our lawyer in Grenada receives a certificate of registration along with a passport and sends it either to one of our offices or redirects it to you. The passport is valid for 5 years. We will remind you to renew the passport 6 months prior to its expiration date.
We described the procedure of obtaining a Grenada citizenship in every detail, dividing each step into stages, providing examples and photos of all the documents. This articles are also available in video format.
A passport is issued for a period of 5 years with its subsequent renewal for the same period.
Children from previous marriages can obtain citizenship. It’s obligatory to obtain the notarial consent of the second parent.
The renewal procedure takes about a week. A passport form, the original passport, a copy of the certificate of naturalization should be submitted and the passport fee is to be paid.
There are no requirements to reside in the country or to know the language.
No, Grenada law allows dual citizenship.
Citizens of Grenada can apply for a long-term visa to the United States for the period of up to 10 years, with the right to stay in the country for up to 6 months a year. Visa may be obtained in one of the U.S. consulates.
Visa-free regime with the countries of the Schengen zone (you can stay for 90 days out of 180);
Visa-free travel to the UK (you can stay for 6 months a year);
Visa-free travel to China (you can stay up to 30 days)
No additional documents and prior registration required for crossing these borders.
The E-2 business visa is issued for up to 2 years to an investor interested in developing a business in the United States, and it can be renewed an unlimited number of times. The processing can be reduced to 15 days for an additional fee. The program doesn’t define a minimum amount of investment. At least a $100,000 investment is considered significant. The applicant must also create jobs.
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
It is possible to get a registration address (rental agreement and utility bill), driving license without the need of passing an exam if a valid driving license is available (a one-day visit is required), local phone number, social insurance number when you open a local company and payroll.
According to the legislation of Grenada, the participant of the program must own a real estate object for at least 4 years.
By providing false information;
Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offenses in any country of the world;
If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Grenada or any other country;
If your application for a visa to a country with which Grenada has a visa-free regime has been denied.
An applicant does not pass a due diligence check and their application for citizenship is rejected. An investor can also be deprived of the citizenship of Grenada if the status was obtained by providing false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
GDP 2017 - $ 1,12 billion (increased by 5.59% if compared to $ 1,06 billion in 2016);
Population - 108,208 (as of 2018);
The capital is St. George's;
Sectors of the economy - offshore business, tourism, agriculture;
Doing Business 2020 ranking - ranked 146 out of 190, according to the ease of doing business.
Grenada is also:
- Member of the British Commonwealth of Nations;
- Member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States OECS;
- Member of the Organization of American States;
- Member of the Caribbean Community CARICOM since May 1, 1974.
We prepared useful videos about Grenada citizenship and comparisons with other programs on our Youtube channel. Check them out.
Grenada started offering its citizenship to investors 7 years ago. Since then, the terms of the program have changed more than once.
At the same time, if you do not have time to see into the intricacies and nuances of obtaining citizenship, then it is better to consult with specialists. The investment immigration agency will help you collect, notarize, apostille, and send them for consideration.
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