Grenada adds a 30-day residence requirement plus interview and biometrics

Grenada · Residency planning · From the July 2026 amendment

Country / regionGrenada
CategoryResidency planning
DateFrom the July 2026 amendment
What happenedFrom the July 2026 amendment, new Grenada applicants must meet a 30-day physical residence requirement and complete biometrics and an in-person interview. The Grenada passport offers approx. 147 visa-free destinations, Schengen visa-free access, and eligibility for the US E-2 treaty investor visa.
Impact on applicantsCaribbean programmes offering "citizenship without landing" are disappearing; families must re-plan travel and budget, and urgent cases should choose another programme.
Source: {src}Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee (media and institutional compilation) ↗
Note on scope: Subject to official announcement

Source: Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee (media and institutional compilation) ↗ · Last verified: 2026-09-20 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.

FAQ

Grenada adds a 30-day residence requirement plus interview and biometrics — what happened?

From the July 2026 amendment, new Grenada applicants must meet a 30-day physical residence requirement and complete biometrics and an in-person interview. The Grenada passport offers approx. 147 visa-free destinations, Schengen visa-free access, and eligibility for the US E-2 treaty investor visa.

What does this mean for applicants?

Caribbean programmes offering "citizenship without landing" are disappearing; families must re-plan travel and budget, and urgent cases should choose another programme.

Where does this information come from?

Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee (media and institutional compilation) (Note on scope: Subject to official announcement), verified by us on 2026-09-20.

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