Grenada Island Residency Visas

1. Residency Options Beyond CBI

Short-Stay Access

Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, EU member states, and most Commonwealth nations can visit Grenada without a visa. The standard tourist admission period is typically up to six months. Property owners who visit their Grenada property for holiday purposes can typically do so within these tourist admission parameters without a separate residency permit.

Residency by Property Ownership

Non-citizens who purchase qualifying real estate in Grenada can apply for a residency permit — a formal legal basis for extended residence on the island. This open market residency pathway (distinct from CBI citizenship) requires evidence of property ownership, demonstrated financial independence (ability to support oneself without local employment), standard good character documentation (police clearance, medical certificate), and application to the Grenada Immigration Division. Requirements and processing procedures should be confirmed with a local immigration attorney at the time of application.

Retirement Residency

Grenada offers a residency pathway for retirees who can demonstrate a qualifying monthly income from pension or passive investment sources. This pathway is popular with North American and European retirees who want to formalise extended stays in Grenada. Minimum income requirements should be confirmed with the Immigration Division or a local immigration attorney — thresholds are subject to revision.

Long-Term Residence and Grenadian Citizenship by Residence

Non-citizens who have been lawfully resident in Grenada for a qualifying continuous period may apply for permanent residence and ultimately for Grenadian citizenship by naturalisation through the conventional (non-CBI) route. The qualifying periods and requirements are set by the Grenadian Nationality Act. This pathway requires genuine long-term residence and integration — it is not a fast-track investment mechanism.

CBI Citizenship — The Direct Route

For buyers whose primary goal is Grenadian citizenship, the CBI programme provides the direct and most clearly defined route — bypassing the residency requirements of the conventional naturalisation pathway entirely. CBI citizenship is granted without any prior residence requirement in Grenada — applicants do not need to visit the island before or during the application process (though visiting is strongly recommended for due diligence on CBI property purchases).