Sri Lankan citizens moving to Grenada
Sri Lankan nationals typically move to Grenada through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Investment Migration Agency (Grenada), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 4 Grenada routes — 3 can be started without a job offer, and 3 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Sri Lankan nationals require a visa to enter Grenada, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Grenada consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Sri Lankan citizens
Of the 4 Grenada routes we cover, 3 can be started without an employer sponsor and 3 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Grenada routes open to Sri Lankan applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Grenada CBI - National Transformation Fund
For people who want citizenship of Grenada by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Grenada's main donation route.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Grenada and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Grenada Work Permit
For people who have a job offer in Grenada. The Ministry of Labour administers the work-permit system; the permit is separate from citizenship by investment.
Job offer required · Temporary
Grenada Permanent Residence
For people who want to settle long-term in Grenada through the ordinary residence rules - for example after several years of living there, or through marriage to a citizen - rather than through investment.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Grenada without a visa?+
No. Sri Lankan nationals require a visa to enter Grenada, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Grenada visa routes are best suited to Sri Lankan applicants?+
Sri Lankan nationals typically move to Grenada through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Investment Migration Agency (Grenada), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Sri Lankan applicants typically apply for a Grenada visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Grenada consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Grenada's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a job offer to move to Grenada?+
Not necessarily. 3 of the 4 Grenada routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get permanent residence in Grenada?+
Yes. 3 of the 4 Grenada routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.