Grenada Citizenship by Investment 2026: US$235,000 NTF

Grenada offers citizenship to people who either make a non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund (NTF) or invest in a government-approved real estate project. The program is administered by the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) Grenada, and every application must go through authorised agents. It is a citizenship program: it gives a Grenadian passport, not just residence.

Watch this program closely. In 2026 Grenada tabled a bill to align with the new regional regulator (ECCIRA) that would add physical-presence and interview rules, and on 22 September 2026 the IMA announced an independent review of the program. In addition, in June 2026 the European Commission formally asked the Eastern Caribbean countries running investor-citizenship programs to phase them out by 1 June 2028 (according to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada received a similar letter); under the EU’s revised visa-suspension mechanism, running such a program is itself a ground for suspending visa-free travel to Schengen. Governments say their programs continue. Terms may change; we update this page when they do.

The two routes

1. National Transformation Fund (NTF)

Official contribution: US$235,000 for a single applicant, a main applicant with spouse, or a family of up to four. The contribution is paid after approval. For families larger than four, the IMA’s fee page lists US$25,000 or US$50,000 per additional dependant (from the fourth dependant), and US$75,000 for additional siblings; the page does not say when each amount applies, so we confirm it case by case.

2. Approved real estate

The IMA lists a required investment of US$350,000 or US$270,000 (the page does not say which applies to which case; agencies commonly attribute the lower figure to a share in a co-owned unit, which we confirm for each project). On top, the government fee is US$50,000. The property must be kept for at least five years, and only government-approved projects qualify; the list of approved projects changes.

Government fees per person (both routes)

Fee	Adults and dependants 17+	Children under 17
Application	US$1,500	US$1,500
Due diligence	US$5,000	None (ages 0–16)
Processing	US$1,500	US$500
Interview (mandatory)	US$1,000	None

How the process works

Choose an authorised international marketing agent: applications cannot be filed directly with the committee.
Prepare the forms, medical examination and legalised documents (in English).
The authorised local agent files your application; a mandatory interview follows.
The government vets the application; the Citizenship by Investment Committee recommends and the Minister decides.
After approval, you pay the NTF contribution or complete the property purchase; you then receive a certificate of registration and apply for the passport.

The IMA does not publish processing times. Marketing claims of 3–4 months are not an official figure.

Presence rules under the 2026 bill

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 would require the main applicant and each dependant to be physically present in Grenada for at least five days in the first twelve months after citizenship is granted, with an aggregate of 30 days across the first five years. This is a bill at the time of writing, not confirmed law.

What this passport is, and is not

Grenada generally allows dual citizenship, but whether you may hold a second passport depends on your home country’s rules; check that first. A Grenadian passport does not give you the right to live in the EU. The US E-2 treaty investor visa is a separate US application that needs its own qualifying investment and business case; it is not part of this program.

How GoldPassports helps

We check your home-country rules on dual nationality, compare NTF and real estate for your family size, and, as an authorised agent, prepare and submit the application for you, and we tell you when the better answer is a European residence program instead.

Which countries is the Grenada Citizenship by Investment most popular in?

Where most applicants and prospective investors come from, based on how much interest each country shows.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Grenada citizenship by investment cost?

The IMA Grenada lists an NTF contribution of US$235,000 for a single applicant, a main applicant with spouse, or a family of up to four. Government fees per person are on top: US$1,500 application, US$5,000 due diligence (applicants aged 17+), US$1,500 processing (US$500 under 17) and a US$1,000 interview fee.

What does the real estate route require?

An investment of US$350,000 or US$270,000 in a government-approved project, plus a US$50,000 government fee. The property must be held for at least five years.

Is there an interview?

Yes. A personal interview is a mandatory part of the application, and it carries a US$1,000 fee for each applicant aged 17 or over.

Do I have to visit Grenada?

Not under current published rules. A 2026 amendment bill would require at least 5 days in the first 12 months for the main applicant and each dependant, and 30 days in aggregate over five years. It is a bill, not confirmed law.

How long does it take?

The IMA does not publish processing times. Treat promises of a fixed number of months with caution.

Can I apply myself?

No. Applications must go through an authorised international marketing agent working with an authorised local agent. GoldPassports is an authorised agent and can handle this for you.

Can I keep my current nationality?

Grenada allows dual citizenship, but your own country decides whether you may hold a second nationality. Check this before you apply.

Is the EU asking Grenada to close the program?

In June 2026 the European Commission formally asked the Eastern Caribbean countries that run investor-citizenship programs to phase them out by 1 June 2028. According to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia received similar letters. The governments say their programs continue.

Is the program stable?

Not guaranteed. In 2026 the government tabled a bill to align the program with a new regional regulator (ECCIRA) and the IMA announced an independent review on 22 September 2026.

Related updates

Official sources

Figures on this page come from the sources below and were last verified on 11 October 2026. Rules change; always confirm the current position before investing.

Do you need an agent for this program?

Yes. The IMA Grenada states that applications cannot be submitted directly: you choose an authorised international marketing agent, who works with an authorised local agent that files the application. GoldPassports is an authorised agent and can submit the application for you. When do you need an advisor?

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