Grenada Citizenship by Investment for Americans
A Caribbean passport in months, with no residency requirement — and the only CBI that opens the US E-2 visa door.
Grenada offers a full second citizenship in roughly 4–7 months, with no requirement to live in or even visit the country. From $235,000 (a non-refundable donation covering a family of four), you get a Caribbean passport with visa-free access to ~145 destinations — including China, the Schengen area, and the UK.
Its standout feature: Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country whose citizens can apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa, allowing a holder to live in and run a business in the US. For an American, that's most valuable for a non-US-citizen spouse or family member, or as a mobility asset.
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Transformation Fund (NTF) donation | $235,000 | Non-refundable; covers a single applicant or family of up to 4 |
| Real estate | $270,000 + $50k gov fee | Approved project, 5-year hold |
| Additional dependents | +$25,000 each | Beyond the family of four |
- The only Caribbean CBI conferring US E-2 treaty eligibility (valuable for non-US-citizen family, or as a mobility asset)
- China visa-free (30 days) — rare among second passports
- No residency or visit requirement to obtain or keep citizenship
- Fast, whole-family, in a no-income-tax jurisdiction with Schengen + UK access
- High cost — ~$246k+ all-in for a single applicant, non-refundable for the donation route
- No US tax benefit — Americans keep full IRS worldwide filing
- Ongoing US/EU scrutiny of Caribbean CBI programs (Schengen access is not guaranteed permanently)
- The E-2 benefit requires ~3 years of Grenada domicile first
A Grenadian passport does not reduce US taxes. The US taxes citizens on worldwide income regardless of any other citizenship you hold, and FATCA/FBAR reporting continues. Only formal renunciation of US citizenship ends that — a separate legal step (Form 8854) that requires you to already hold another citizenship and can trigger the §877A exit tax. Not legal or tax advice.
Frequently asked
How does Grenada citizenship help with a US E-2 visa?
Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country whose citizens can apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa to live in and run a US business. A US citizen doesn't need it for themselves, but it can give a non-US-citizen spouse or family member a route to live and work in the US.
Do I have to live in Grenada to get citizenship?
No — Grenada's CBI has no residency or visit requirement. You can obtain and keep citizenship without ever setting foot in the country, typically in 4–7 months.
- Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee
- Henley & Partners — Grenada CBI
- US Embassy Barbados — E-2 Treaty Investor visa
- IRS — Expatriation Tax
Figures are estimates from the cited sources as of the dates shown and change frequently — confirm current terms with a licensed specialist. General information for US citizens, not legal or tax advice.
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