National Transformation Fund
US$235,000
Non-refundable contribution for a family of up to four.
Overview
Grenada is the only Caribbean programme whose citizens can apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa, which suits entrepreneurs who plan to run a business in the United States. Under US rules, citizens by investment must first live in Grenada for 3 years before applying for the E-2.
Investment options
Choose your route
Approved real estate
US$270,000
A share in an approved project (US$350,000 for sole ownership), plus a government fee of US$50,000; held for at least 5 years from the grant of citizenship.
Costs
What to budget for
Also budget for
- Government and application feesSet by the government; they rise with each family member included.
- Due diligenceBackground checks, charged for each adult applicant.
- Professional and legal feesFor preparing and filing your application.
- Ongoing costsSuch as health insurance, property upkeep or renewals.
Costs depend on who is included. We give you the exact figure for your family in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits
What you gain
US E-2 eligibility (after 3 years' residence in Grenada)
Citizenship for life
Dual citizenship allowed
Siblings can be included
Travel reach
Where this takes you
About 145–155 destinations without a visa in advance
Currently visa-free, but at risk (see Things to know)
Family
Who can come with you
Main applicantEligible
Spouse or partnerEligible
ChildrenEligible
ParentsEligible
GrandparentsEligible
SiblingsEligible
Spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings (an extra contribution applies)
Process
How the application works
Week 1
Free consultation
We check eligibility and discuss the E-2 rules.
Weeks 2–10
Application and due diligence
Your application is prepared and filed, and background checks are carried out.
About 4–9 months
Approval
Investment completed after approval.
After approval
Passport
Certificate and passport issued.
Requirements
What you need to apply
Clean criminal record and strict due diligence
Proof of lawful funds
Medical certificate
Things to know before you apply
- —For a US E-2 visa, citizens by investment must first have been domiciled in Grenada for a continuous 3 years.
- —All five Caribbean programmes interview applicants, usually by video. A rule of 30 days spent in the country during the first five years of citizenship has been agreed across the region, but its legal status differs by country and it was not fully in force in any of the five when this page was reviewed.
- —Processing has slowed as checks have tightened; the timeline shown reflects recent applications rather than official targets.
- —In a letter dated 25 June 2026, the European Commission asked Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia to phase out their citizenship programmes by 1 June 2028, or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The five governments have not agreed to this and talks continue. The Commission's next report is expected in December 2026. This passport should not be chosen for travel to Europe.
- —A new regional regulator, ECCIRA, has been created by treaty to oversee the Caribbean programmes, bringing stricter audits and due diligence. Its start date had not been confirmed when this page was reviewed.
- —Citizenship already granted is normally unaffected if a programme later closes, but future travel rights can change.
- —Since April 2026, holders of this passport applying for a US visitor visa may be asked to post a refundable bond. This applies to visitor visas, not to the E-2.
- —Government fees are charged on top of the investment: application, processing and interview fees, and due diligence of US$5,000 for each person aged 17 or over.
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Book a consultationLast reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Figures are indicative and exclude fees unless stated. Programme rules change; we confirm current terms in writing before you commit.