Visa-free to ~145 destinations including China
The Grenadian passport covers Schengen, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, and China visa-free or visa-on-arrival. The China inclusion is unique among Caribbean CBI passports and rare globally.
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Grenada CBI
A sovereign second passport that opens roughly 145 destinations including China. 3 to 6 months from engagement to oath, $235K donation or $270K real estate, zero physical-presence requirement at any stage.
- Investment from
- $235K
- Processing
- 3 to 6 months
- Naturalization
- Immediate upon approval
- Presence required
- None
The basics of Citizenship by Investment
What it is
Grenada's Citizenship by Investment Program grants citizenship in exchange for one of two qualifying capital commitments: a $235K donation to the National Transformation Fund (covering a family of up to four), or a $270K investment in a government-approved real estate development held for five years before resale. After due diligence and government approval, you swear an oath of allegiance (administered remotely through a Grenadian consulate), receive a Certificate of Naturalization, and a Grenadian passport. Among the Caribbean Five, Grenada is the only program whose passport delivers visa-free access to China.
Who it’s for
- Families wanting a second passport with visa-free access to China
- High-net-worth individuals with $235K+ in liquid capital for the donation route
- Real estate investors wanting recoverable capital via the $270K approved-project route
- Patrons who value zero ongoing-presence obligation
- Clients who value English-language administration with no language or integration test
Why it’s beneficial
Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI passport with visa-free access to China, which materially matters for global business operators and families with Asia-Pacific travel patterns. Beyond the China hook, the program delivers the full Caribbean-CBI value proposition: a sovereign second passport in three to six months, no physical-presence requirement, English-language administration, and a clean tax regime that does not interfere with US tax obligations. Grenada also operates the only Caribbean CBI that supports US E-2 treaty-investor visa eligibility for the citizen.
Key benefits
The outcomes the Citizenship by Investment actually delivers, beyond the headline numbers. The six that matter most to our clients.
Three-to-six-month timeline
Clean applications close in three to six months from engagement to oath. Grenada's CBI Committee has operated the program since 2013 with a consistent track record of predictable issuance.
Zero physical-presence requirement
No minimum stay before applying, after applying, or to maintain. The oath of allegiance can be administered remotely through a Grenadian consulate. Citizenship is held for life regardless of where you live.
Clean tax regime
Grenada does not tax foreign-source income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance for non-residents. Acquiring the passport does not change your US tax position; the Grenadian side stays light.
Family on one application
Spouse or registered partner, dependent children up to age 30 with qualifying conditions, dependent parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried dependent siblings qualify on the principal application.
English-language administration
Every government document, every legal interaction, every interview is in English. There is no language test, no civics exam, no integration course at any stage of the application.
Investment options
2 routes into the same residency. Each fits a different financial picture.
Most popular
National Transformation Fund (NTF) Donation
$235,000
Non-refundable contribution to Grenada's National Transformation Fund, supporting national infrastructure and public-sector projects. Fixed-fee for a family of up to four; each additional dependent adds a tiered surcharge. The cleanest and fastest route through the program.
Real Estate Investment
$270,000
Investment in a government-approved real estate development project (typically a resort, condominium, or hotel share). Property must be held for five years before resale. Recoverable at exit, subject to market conditions and approved-project transaction terms.
Choosing the right route is half the work. We model the comparison against your portfolio in the Consult.
How the process works
Contact us
Reach out and tell us about your situation. From there, you'll either book a 60-minute Freedom Consult (if you're weighing options across countries) or get started on this route directly (if you already know it's the right fit).
Engagement and document gathering
We coordinate the document pack: passports, birth and marriage certificates, FBI background checks, source-of-funds documentation, professional references, medical certificates, and the application forms themselves. Typically 8 to 10 weeks.
Application submission to the CBI Committee
Our Grenadian partner counsel files the application with the Citizenship by Investment Committee. Filing triggers the government-engaged due-diligence investigation by independent international firms.
Due-diligence period
The CBI Committee's third-party due-diligence firms investigate every adult applicant: financial background, criminal record, prior visa refusals, and political-exposure status. Typically 60 to 90 days. We pre-screen the same criteria at engagement.
Approval-in-principle and investment commitment
Upon successful due diligence, the CBI Committee issues approval-in-principle. You then make the qualifying investment (NTF donation or approved real estate purchase). Investment must clear before the Certificate of Naturalization is issued.
Oath of allegiance
Swear the oath of allegiance, typically administered remotely through a Grenadian consulate or embassy in your country of residence. No required visit to Grenada at any stage.
Certificate and passport issuance
The Certificate of Naturalization is issued, followed by the Grenadian passport. Passports are valid for five years and renewable indefinitely. No ongoing presence requirement.
Application
Due diligence
Approval & oath
Citizenship
Months 0-3
Months 2-5
Months 3-6
Immediate upon approval
Citizenship by Investment versus the alternatives
How this program stacks against the closest credible options for the same visitor. We don’t earn more if you choose one over another.
| Dimension | Grenada CBI | Antigua & Barbuda CBILearn more | Dominica CBILearn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum financial bar | $235K donation | $230K donation | $200K donation |
| Processing | 3-6 months | 4-6 months | 3-6 months |
| Presence required | None | 5 days / 5 years | None |
| Visa-free destinations | ~145 (includes China) | ~150 | ~140 |
| Family inclusion | Spouse, children, parents, siblings | Spouse, children, parents, siblings | Spouse, children, parents |
| Worldwide tax | No | No | No |
| Distinctive feature | China visa-free + US E-2 | Strongest visa-free mobility | Longest program history |
Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI passport with visa-free access to China and the only one that supports US E-2 treaty-investor eligibility. Antigua delivers marginally stronger total visa-free mobility. Dominica leads on program longevity and price. We don't earn more if you pick one over another.
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Why clients work with us
Three reasons families pick Freedom Files over the do-it-yourself path or a single-jurisdiction agent.
First-hand experience
We know the CBI Committee's evidence requirements and the due-diligence firms' red flags from active engagements. Grenada looks simple until source-of-funds documentation gets requested.
Honest recommendations
About a third of Grenada inquiries end with our recommendation against engagement. We tell you when Antigua, Dominica, or St Kitts fits cleaner.
Pro counsel from the start
Every engagement runs with US-licensed counsel from the first call. The IRS-side implications of holding a second passport are planned before the application is filed.
Why does an American want a second passport at all?
Why does an American want a second passport at all?
A second passport is optionality. It is a hedge against US political volatility, banking restrictions, sanctions risk, and exit-tax exposure if you ever need to renounce. It provides a clean travel identity outside the US passport in regions where the US passport is less welcome. It gives your children a second nationality from the moment they're added to the file. And, increasingly, it provides estate-planning flexibility and asset-protection diversification across legal regimes. For most clients, the value is what it enables in the next twenty years, not what it changes about the next twenty days.
What is the total cost beyond the $235K donation?
What is the total cost beyond the $235K donation?
Plan on roughly $35-50K in additional fees: $30K in government processing and due-diligence fees (scaled to family size), $5-10K in Grenadian legal fees through our partner counsel, and $2-5K in document gathering, translation, and apostille costs. Total cash outlay for a family of four on the donation route typically lands in the $270-285K range.
Do I have to visit Grenada at any point?
Do I have to visit Grenada at any point?
Visiting Grenada is not required at any stage. The oath of allegiance can be administered remotely through a Grenadian consulate or embassy. Most clients choose to visit at least once after receiving citizenship, but it is not a condition of issuance or renewal.
What does the due-diligence process look like?
What does the due-diligence process look like?
The government engages independent international due-diligence firms to investigate every adult applicant: financial background, source of funds, criminal record, prior visa refusals, and political-exposure status. We pre-screen every engagement against the same criteria at the Consult. Around 5-10% of would-be applicants are screened out at intake.
Who counts as family for one application?
Who counts as family for one application?
Spouse or registered partner; dependent children up to age 30 with qualifying conditions; dependent parents and grandparents over 55 who depend on the principal applicant; and unmarried dependent siblings. The $235K donation pricing covers a family of up to four. Future-born children and future spouses can be added later.
Can I keep my US citizenship?
Can I keep my US citizenship?
Yes. The United States and Grenada both permit dual citizenship. You hold both passports indefinitely.
Is the program at risk of being shut down?
Is the program at risk of being shut down?
Caribbean CBI programs collectively have faced US and EU pressure over the past three years. Grenada has responded by raising thresholds and tightening due diligence in coordination with regional peers. The program remains operational and politically supported as a meaningful contributor to the national budget. We track every public consultation and brief active engagements within hours of material policy moves.
Ready to talk?
Two paths in. If the Citizenship by Investment is clearly the right program for your family and you’re ready to engage, contact our team directly. If you’re weighing this against other programs and want an honest read on the right move, the Freedom Consult is the sixty-minute conversation that ends the loop.
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