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Grenada Citizenship Investment: Project

Grenada Citizenship
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At a glance

You can apply for Grenada citizenship through an approved property project. The usual minimum investment is USD $350,000; certain shared tourism properties qualify at USD $270,000. Both require a separate government contribution starting at USD $50,000, plus fees. An ordinary private property purchase does not qualify.

General project minimum
USD $350,000 in an approved project
Qualifying tourism share
USD $270,000 plus a USD $50,000 government contribution
Holding period
At least 5 years

Summary

Grenada’s property-based citizenship program allows an application through an approved development, rather than an ordinary private home. The lower investment option requires a tourism unit worth at least USD $540,000, shared by at least two investors contributing at least USD $270,000 each. At least 20% of proposed construction costs must already have been invested before application. Hidden discounts or financing that reduces the qualifying investment can lead to refusal.

You must use authorized agents, prove that your money comes from lawful sources, and pass the required checks. You must keep the investment for at least five years.

The exact project and ownership structure must qualify
  1. Verify the approved project and interest Check the applicable investment track and any shared-tourism-property requirements.
  2. Prepare the investment and applicant review Use authorized agents and budget the separate government contribution and all fees.
  3. Complete the approved investment and retain it Follow the official grant process and the required holding period.

An ordinary property purchase does not qualify. Project approval does not guarantee applicant approval or investment returns.

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Eligibility

The main applicant must be at least 18. The IMA's official application guide also requires good health, a satisfactory criminal background, and a legal source of investment funds. The application must be complete and truthful, and every included person must satisfy the program's current eligibility and diligence requirements.

The first eligibility question is whether the proposed asset is actually within the program:

Before signing, the applicant should verify the project's current approval directly through the authorized process, identify the exact legal interest being purchased, and obtain all offering, title, escrow, management, rental, exit, and fee documents. Marketing language such as “government connected,” “CBI ready,” or “passport property” is not a substitute for official project approval.

Both approved-project options require an additional government contribution starting at USD $50,000 for the applicant and up to three qualifying family members. Some family combinations require more. Obtain a complete written cost calculation before committing.

All investment and program money must come from lawful, traceable sources. The file should explain both the applicant's overall source of wealth and the source of the particular money being transferred. Bank records need to connect logically to employment, business income, a sale, inheritance, gift, or other disclosed source. Financing or third-party sponsorship must be treated exactly as the current rules require and must never be used to disguise an unofficial reduction of the minimum investment.

The IMA conducts background checks and requires interviews for the people covered by its interview circular, including the main applicant, spouse, sponsor, and dependents aged 17 or older. Current nationality restrictions, adverse information, security issues, false statements, health requirements, or criminal history can affect eligibility. A project reservation or completed screening payment does not guarantee citizenship.

The investment must remain compliant for at least the required five-year holding period. The IMA has expressly warned against early buybacks, rebates, discounts, owner financing, or other arrangements that reduce the real amount paid below the legal threshold. A side agreement promising to return money early can put both the application and project at risk.

Policy watch 2 developments we’re tracking
The EU is seeking a regional phase-out of investor citizenship
Announced — not currently law

The EU is seeking a regional phase-out of investor citizenship

Current official stage: Revised EU mechanism in force; regional phase-out request confirmed in Saint Lucia’s September 24 statement

Saint Lucia’s government confirms a Commission request for Eastern Caribbean CBI programs to end by June 2028. This places Grenada’s program within the regional discussions. The request alone neither closes the program nor suspends EU visa-free travel; any resulting national or EU legal measure must be assessed separately.

Timing: Saint Lucia’s September 24, 2026 statement describes a June 2028 regional phase-out request and continuing dialogue. Antigua and Barbuda’s earlier account specifies June 1, 2028 for its program and a planned December 2026 Commission report. These are requested milestones, not enacted national closure dates.

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What This Route Allows

After approval and completion of every required program step, this route leads to Grenadian citizenship, not merely ownership of a holiday property or a residence permit. The citizen can obtain the official citizenship record, apply for a Grenadian passport, live in Grenada without a separate immigration status, and exercise the rights Grenadian law gives citizens.

Qualifying dependents can be included when each fits the legal dependent category, supplies the necessary civil and dependency records, and passes the applicable review. The investment interest itself may also carry contractual ownership, use, rental, or resale rights, but those rights come from the project documents and property law—not from the citizenship approval. They require separate legal and commercial diligence.

After the required holding period, an owner may be able to sell according to the statute, project agreement, market conditions, and any applicable transfer restrictions. The IMA's warning confirms the importance of the five-year minimum; it does not promise that a buyer will exist, that the project will repurchase the interest, or that the sale price will equal the original investment.

What This Route Is Not

This is not a route through any Grenadian real estate. Only a current IMA-approved project and a qualifying investment structure count. It is not enough to buy an ordinary villa, hold a small fractional share, or invest USD $270,000 in a unit that does not meet the special tourism-accommodation conditions.

It is not a guaranteed, risk-free, or government-insured investment. Program approval is different from an assurance about construction, title, operator performance, rental income, liquidity, resale value, or return of capital. The applicant needs independent legal, financial, tax, and project diligence in addition to immigration advice.

It is not lawful to use an undeclared rebate, developer loan, guaranteed early buyback, side payment, or discount that makes the applicant's real investment lower than the legal minimum. The IMA says illegal discounting and owner financing may result in refusal. A promised exit before five years is a warning sign, not a program benefit.

Citizenship is not automatic when a reservation agreement is signed or money is placed in escrow. The IMA may seek more evidence, delay, or refuse the case after screening. Nor does citizenship alone establish tax residence, erase tax obligations elsewhere, guarantee banking services, or create entry rights in a third country.

IMA’s August 21, 2026 circular defers the residence requirement previously scheduled for August 31. It awaits an operational regional regulator and a start date formally agreed and communicated by participating states. Obtain current transition instructions for your case; see the residence-requirement briefing.

Next Steps

  1. Read the current IMA program page, 2024 minimum-investment regulation, later circulars, and the official compliance warnings before comparing projects.
  2. Enter the process through an authorized international marketing agent and authorized local agent. Verify their status and obtain written information about who represents the applicant, developer, or both.
  3. Ask for proof that the exact project and exact interest remain approved. For a USD $270,000 share, obtain written confirmation that the unit and ownership structure meet the regulatory tourism-accommodation test.
  4. Obtain an all-in calculation covering the investment, government contribution, dependent increments, diligence, interviews, processing, passports, agents, legal work, escrow, title, taxes, registration, management, and other project charges.
  5. Commission independent property and commercial diligence. Review title, construction status, financing, escrow protection, operator agreements, use rights, recurring fees, rental assumptions, resale restrictions, conflicts, and insolvency risk.
  6. Reject any arrangement involving an undisclosed rebate, owner financing that reduces the qualifying investment, or a buyback before the statutory period. Ask your lawyer to compare every side agreement with the official anti-discounting notices.
  7. Complete the citizenship pre-screening and source-of-funds file, then gather civil, police, medical, financial, translation, and dependent records.
  8. File and complete the required interviews. Transfer the investment and government amounts only in the sequence directed by the authorized process and verified transaction documents.
  9. After citizenship is issued, retain proof of the qualifying investment and compliance throughout the five-year period. Obtain legal advice before any assignment, restructuring, security interest, or sale.

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