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Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme
Active as of 21 August 2026
Contribution and real estate minimums set by SRO No. 12 of 2024 have applied since 1 July 2024. IMA Grenada said in August 2026 that a new residence requirement would await the regional regulator becoming operational.
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| donation/fund1,5 | USD 235,000 | National Transformation Fund contribution for a main applicant and up to 3 dependants, plus USD 25,000 for each additional dependant. Higher amounts of USD 50,000 and USD 75,000 apply to two dependant categories defined in section 2 of the Act. | |
| real estate1,5 | USD 350,000 | Investment in an Approved Project. A tourism accommodation unit bought by two or more individuals must have a total minimum value of USD 440,000, with at least USD 270,000 per share. A government contribution is payable in addition (see fees). |
Government and due diligence fees
| Fee | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| government contribution (approved project investment)1,5 | main applicant and up to 3 dependants, plus USD 25,000 for each additional dependant | USD 50,000 |
| application fee (Approved Project, paid by developer)1 | developer of an approved project | USD 10,000 |
| due diligence fee (developer)1 | developer and each director | USD 7,500 |
| project administration fee1 | approved project, annually | USD 20,000 |
Rules
Legal basis
Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act 2013 (Act No. 15 of 2013), Grenada Citizenship by Investment Regulations as amended by the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SRO No. 12 of 2024)
Due diligence
Not described in the sources read. Regional standards announced in September 2025 include biometric collection at interview and vetting supported by CARICOM IMPACS.
Residence requirement
No residence requirement applied as of the sources read. A 2026 amendment Bill provides for physical presence of at least 30 days in aggregate within five years of grant. IMA Grenada said in August 2026 that the residence requirement, scheduled to commence on 31 August 2026, would not take effect until the regional regulator is operational.
Programme history
- IMA Grenada issued Circular No. 2 of 2026 saying the residence requirement would not take effect on 31 August 2026 and would await the regional regulator becoming operational.7
- The Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill 2026 was published by Parliament to align the programme with ECCIRA, including a 30 day physical presence requirement.6
- OECS Heads of Government announced the signing of the ECCIRA agreement establishing a regional regulator.4
- New minimums of USD 235,000 for the National Transformation Fund and USD 350,000 for approved real estate took effect.1,3,5
- The Minister made the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2024, SRO No. 12 of 2024.1
- Grenada and four other Eastern Caribbean states published a Memorandum of Agreement on citizenship by investment programmes.3
- The programme began under the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act 2013.2
Official programme site: cbi.gov.gd
Sources
- Government of Grenada (copy hosted by IMI Daily), Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (SRO No. 12 of 2024) (26 June 2024) · official
- cbi.gov.gd, Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme (27 October 2026) · official
- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Lucia, Caribbean countries pressing forward with the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement on Citizenship by Investment Programmes (24 June 2024) · official
- OECS Commission, OECS Sets Standards For Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) to Safeguard Their Integrity and Sustainability (23 September 2025) · official
- Gulf News, Five OECS nations increase minimum investment thresholds for CBI (10 July 2024)
- Parliament of Grenada, Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (July 2026) · official
- Investment Migration Agency Grenada (copy hosted by IMI Daily), Circular No. 2 of 2026, Operationalization of the Regional Agreement and Commencement of Residence Requirements (21 August 2026) · official
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.