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Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official IMA page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a qualifying property purchase plus an accompanying minimum government contribution and due-diligence fees apply. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current minimum values and fees on the official IMA page.
- Typical duration
- Full citizenship; the qualifying property must be held for a minimum period before it can be resold under the programme.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The real-estate option of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme lets you qualify by investing in a government-approved project, typically a luxury hotel, resort or villa development on the island. A minimum government contribution has historically accompanied the property investment, and the property must be held for a minimum period before resale. As with the fund route, Grenadian citizenship carries the distinctive US E-2 treaty feature (see the National Transformation Fund FAQ). Minimum values, holding periods and approved projects are set by the government and change - confirm the current details on the official IMA page.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You invest at or above the minimum value in a government-approved real-estate project.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ✓You make any accompanying minimum government contribution the option requires.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ✓You commit to holding the property for the minimum period before any resale.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ✓You pass the programme's due-diligence checks and can evidence lawful funds.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
Common blockers
- !Investing in a project that is not government-approved.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- !Planning to resell before the mandatory holding period ends.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- !An adverse due-diligence finding or unverifiable source of funds.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Purchase agreement for the approved project.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all applicants.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ·Police clearance certificates for the main applicant and adult dependants.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of the investment funds.Investment Migration Agency, Grenada ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
On the official IMA page, confirm the real-estate option, the current minimum value and any accompanying government contribution.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the project agreement, passports, police clearances and proof of lawful funds.
Submit through the official channel
File through an authorised local agent with the Investment Migration Agency.
After approval
Complete the purchase as instructed, then collect your certificate of registration and apply for your passport.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the real-estate route also give access to the US E-2 visa?+
Grenadian citizenship - however obtained through the programme - is what underpins eligibility to apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa, because Grenada holds the relevant US treaty. But remember E-2 is a non-immigrant US visa needing an active US business and substantial at-risk investment, and it does not itself grant a US green card or US citizenship. Confirm with the US Department of State and a qualified US adviser, and confirm the citizenship side on the official IMA page.
Is a separate government contribution required on top of the property?+
The real-estate option has historically required an accompanying minimum government contribution in addition to the property investment. The amounts change and we do not state current figures here. Good to know: confirm the current structure on the official IMA page.
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