Grenada · residence general · Leads to settlement
Grenada Permanent Residence
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official government channels.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - permanent-residence fees are set by the government. Confirm current amounts on the official government channels.
- Typical duration
- Right to reside in Grenada once granted; a separate work permit is generally still needed to work.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 25 July 2026, the Grenada Permanent Residence for Grenada is an unsponsored Grenada immigration route. Sources: official Grenada government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/grenada/permanent-residence#answer
What is the Grenada Permanent Residence in Grenada?
Grenada Permanent Residence is an unsponsored Grenada route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - permanent-residence fees are set by the government. Confirm current amounts on the official government channels; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official government channels; typical duration is Right to reside in Grenada once granted; a separate work permit is generally still needed to work. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Government of Grenada on 1 June 2026.
Overview
Permanent residence is the ordinary settlement route in Grenada, separate from the citizenship-by-investment programme. It has generally been available to people who have lived in Grenada for a qualifying period (historically around three years) or who marry a Grenadian citizen. Permanent residents can reside in the country, but they generally still need a work permit to take up employment. The qualifying period, evidence and fees are set by the government and change. Confirm the current rules on the official government channels before relying on them.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You have resided in Grenada for the qualifying period, or qualify through marriage to a Grenadian citizen.Government of Grenada ↗
- ✓You can document your lawful immigration status throughout the qualifying period.Government of Grenada ↗
- ✓You hold a valid passport and pass character and background checks.Government of Grenada ↗
Common blockers
- !Gaps or breaks in lawful residence during the qualifying period.Government of Grenada ↗
- !A criminal record or adverse character finding.Government of Grenada ↗
- !Assuming permanent residence removes the need for a work permit - it generally does not.Government of Grenada ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Proof of lawful residence for the qualifying period.Government of Grenada ↗
- ·Valid passport and birth certificate.Government of Grenada ↗
- ·Marriage certificate where applying on the basis of marriage.Government of Grenada ↗
- ·Police clearance certificate(s).Government of Grenada ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the current qualifying period and grounds for permanent residence on the official government channels.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble proof of residence, your passport, and any marriage evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply to the responsible government department as directed.
After approval
Hold your residence status; arrange a work permit separately if you intend to work.
After approval: prepare for your next step
For Grenada Permanent Residence, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.
- 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
- 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
- 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
- 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
- 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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 Permanent Residence route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Grenada Permanent Residence.
Government of Grenada · verified
Also explored by
Compare Grenada with
Related routes
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Grenada once I have permanent residence?+
Permanent residents in Grenada are generally still required to hold a work permit to take up employment. Permanent residence gives you the right to reside, but not automatically to work. Confirm the current position on the official government channels.
How is this different from citizenship by investment?+
Permanent residence is the ordinary settlement route based on time lived in Grenada or marriage, and it does not require an investment. Citizenship by investment is a separate IMA programme that grants full citizenship for a qualifying contribution or investment. Good to know: confirm both on their official pages.
Can I settle in Grenada without a job offer or an investment?+
Yes. Permanent residence is the ordinary settlement route, based on having lived in Grenada for the qualifying period or marrying a Grenadian citizen, and it does not require an investment. Note that permanent residents generally still need a work permit to take up employment, so it gives the right to reside rather than to work. Confirm the current rules on the official government channels.
Can I get permanent residence in Grenada by marrying a Grenadian citizen?+
Yes. Marriage to a Grenadian citizen is one of the recognised grounds for permanent residence, alongside having lived in Grenada for the qualifying period. You would provide a marriage certificate and pass character and background checks. Confirm the current rules on the official government channels.
Need tailored advice?
We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.
Find a regulated advisor in GrenadaHow we verified this
We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Government of Grenada
Last checked: 1 June 2026