Citizenship by investment in Grenada: the 2026 guide
The Caribbean passport with a rare bonus — eligibility for the US E-2 investor visa.
Grenada's citizenship-by-investment programme (donation from around US$235,000, or approved real estate) stands out because its citizens can apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa — a practical route to living and doing business in the United States. No residence is required and the passport also opens visa-free travel to China.
How Grenada's citizenship by investment works
The programme grants citizenship via the National Transformation Fund or approved real estate, with robust due diligence. Its unique draw is the E-2 eligibility, valuable for those eyeing the US.
Investment options
Routes: a National Transformation Fund donation (from around US$235,000) or approved real estate (from around US$270,000, held for a set period). Family members can be included.
Timeline & requirements
Processing typically takes a few months, with no residence requirement. Standard due diligence and source-of-funds checks apply.
Passport & travel freedom
The passport offers visa-free access to roughly 145 destinations, uniquely including China, and — crucially — makes holders eligible to apply for the US E-2 investor visa.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contribution route | From ~US$235,000 |
| Real-estate route | From ~US$270,000 |
| Special perk | US E-2 visa eligibility |
| Timeline | ~4–6 months |
| Residence required | None |
| Visa-free | ~145 (incl. China) |
Who it suits
Best for entrepreneurs who want a Caribbean passport and value the E-2 pathway to the United States.
Where it fits in a borderless plan
A second passport is one flag of several. Pair Grenada's citizenship with a low-tax tax residency and a self-custody plan for your Bitcoin. Compare every route in the cheapest citizenship by investment in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Grenada's passport?
It's one of the only citizenship-by-investment passports whose holders can apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa, plus it offers visa-free access to China.
How much is Grenada citizenship?
From around US$235,000 via the National Transformation Fund, or around US$270,000 via approved real estate, plus fees.
Is there a residence requirement?
No — Grenada's programme has no residence requirement.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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