Grenada

Investors targeting the US market via E-2 Treaty. Only Caribbean CBI that unlocks a US business visa pathway. Also good for Schengen + UK access.

Mobility score

8/10

workbook layer

Visa-free

140

destinations

Passport tier

Established (120-149)

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment

From USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4)

Investment type

National Transformation Fund (NTF), Real Estate — Shared Ownership, Real Estate — Sole Ownership

Timeline

6–8 months

Visa-free access

148 destinations

Passport Rank

#27

Physical presence

No physical presence requirement. Expected under ECCIRA reforms: 30 cumulative days in the first 5 years, including at least 5 days in year 1 for the main applicant.

Dual citizenship

Permitted without restriction

Best for

Investors targeting the US market via E-2 Treaty. Only Caribbean CBI that unlocks a US business visa pathway. Also good for Schengen + UK access.

Key benefits

Global mobility: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 140+ destinations, including the Schengen Area, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Visa-free access to China: Grenada has a mutual visa-waiver agreement with China, allowing up to 30 days per year without a visa — a privilege shared with only Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica in the Caribbean.
US E-2 Investor Visa eligibility: Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI programme with a US E-2 treaty; citizens who maintain 3 years of Grenadian domicile can apply for a 5-year E-2 visa to live, work and invest in the United States.
Favourable tax regime: No tax on worldwide income, capital gains, inheritance, gift, or wealth for non-resident citizens (territorial tax system).
Real estate income potential: Approved rental properties offer average yields of around 4% per year, with potential capital recovery after the 5-year holding period.
Broad family inclusion: Spouse, children, parents, grandparents and siblings can be included in a single application.
No language or history exam: No civics, language or history test required to obtain citizenship.

Limitations / notes

If looking for cheapest Caribbean CBI without US interest (use Dominica)
if USA visa-free travel is the goal (E-2 is a work/business visa, not tourist visa-free)

Passport strength

Mobility score

8/10

Visa-free

140 destinations

Tier

Established (120-149)

Schengen access; UK: Yes; USA: Visa required (but E-2 Treaty Investor Visa available — unique in Caribbean); 145 visa-free destinations

Grenada

Direct citizenship pathways

Grenada CBI

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Key benefits

Limitations / notes

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