Grenada
GRDGrenada is the only Caribbean CBI country with an E-2 Treaty Investor agreement with the United States, allowing Grenadian citizens to apply for the US E-2 non-immigrant investor visa — a significant advantage for those seeking US business access without a green card. The programme offers visa-free access to around 125 destinations, no personal income tax, and multiple investment routes including real estate and a national transformation fund contribution.
- Naturalisation
- 7 years
- Tax system
- No Income Tax
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Capital
- St. George's
- Region
- americas
- Population
- 125,000
- Cost-of-living
- 65 /100
Passport Rank
#32
Visa-Free
125
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Grenada passport has visa-free access to 125 destinations. See the full Grenada passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Grenada without a prior visa (121)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Grenada
Current IRCC processing times for Grenada nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 23 days |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-10-07 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- St. George's
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Languages
- English
- Population
- 125,000
- Tax System
- No Income Tax
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 7 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical
- GDP per capita
- $12,107
- Life expectancy
- 75.37 yrs
- Population growth
- 0.08%/yr
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
65
Safety
57
Healthcare
56
Quality of Life
132
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- No Income Tax
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 7 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's | $750 | $480 | $360 | $130 | $35 |
| Gouyave | $450 | $300 | $320 | $110 | $25 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
St George's
Rainfall range: 55–200 mm/month · Daylight 11h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Gouyave
Rainfall range: 65–215 mm/month · Daylight 11h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist Visa
- Work Permit
- CBI - National Transformation Fund
- CBI - Real Estate Option
- Family Reunification
- Student Visa
- Temporary Residence Permit
- Spousal Permit
- Dependent Permit
- Business Visitor Visa
- Authority
- Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada
- Official Portal
- imagrenada.gd/
- Phone
- +1-473-435-0177
- info@imagrenada.gd
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 5
- Language Test
- No
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $500
- Processing
- ~12 months
Real Estate
- Avg price/sqm (capital)
- $2,700
- Transaction taxes
- 11%
Foreign buyers: No restriction on foreign ownership of property. Alien Landholding Licence required (fee 10% of purchase price for non-CARICOM nationals). CBI-approved developments are pre-cleared. St George's area USD 2,000-3,500/sqm; Grand Anse beachfront USD 4,000-6,000/sqm. Stamp duty 1% buyer; property transfer tax 15% seller (reduced to 5% for first-time buyers under schemes). No annual property tax.
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's University Preparatory School (SGU-affiliated) | St George's | US + Commonwealth | $6,000–$14,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
35 Mbps median
35% fibre coverage
eSIM: Flow Caribbean, Digicel Grenada
Driving
IDP required
Local licence required after 0 months
Exchange eligible: Drives on the LEFT. Visitors must obtain a local visitor's permit (approx. USD 24) valid 3 months from the Licensing Authority using their home country licence. IDP accepted for short-stay visitors. Local licence required for residents; bilateral exchange possible for UK, Canadian, and select other nationals.
Pet Relocation
Quarantine: none
Rabies titre required
EU pet passport: not accepted
Safety
GPI Rank
#47
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠overcharging unlicensed water sports operators
- ⚠fake spice market vendors misrepresenting product quality
- ⚠informal taxi drivers without fixed rates near the Carenage
- ⚠online rental scams for Grand Anse beachfront villas
Examples of areas to avoid: Parts of downtown St George's near the bus terminal after dark, Isolated beaches accessible only by boat without local guide
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Not legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Not recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- No
- ILGA Rank
- #112
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Limited
Sample Citizenship Test Questions
Q1. Grenada gained independence from Britain in which year?
Answer: 1974
Source: Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit
Q2. Grenada is known internationally by which nickname due to its leading spice exports?
Answer: Spice Isle
Source: Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit
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Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Grenada, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Residence
Grenada Permanent Residence
ResidenceFor people who want to settle long-term in Grenada through the ordinary residence rules - for example after several years of living there, or through marriage to a citizen - rather than through investment.
Work (sponsored)
Grenada Work Permit
Work (sponsored)For people who have a job offer in Grenada. The Ministry of Labour administers the work-permit system; the permit is separate from citizenship by investment.
Citizenship by investment
Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate
Citizenship by investmentFor people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Grenada and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
Grenada CBI - National Transformation Fund
Citizenship by investmentFor people who want citizenship of Grenada by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Grenada's main donation route.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-10-15. Each route links to its official government source.
Citizenship by Investment
Sources & last verified
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