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Country overview
Grenada — the 'Spice Isle' — offers a genuine blend of lush interior rainforest, high-quality beaches, and a small-but-sophisticated expat community centred on Grand Anse. St. George's is the Caribbean's most scenic capital, and the island has invested steadily in private healthcare and international schooling. Its US treaty investor visa access makes it uniquely attractive to those with US business ambitions.
Tax overview
No capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, no net wealth tax. Income tax applies at up to 28% on locally earned income. Foreign-sourced income is not taxed for non-resident citizens. The E-2 treaty is the key tax planning tool for US-focused investors.
Safety
Good — Grenada ranks among the Caribbean's safer islands with low rates of violent crime. Hurricane Beryl (2024) caused significant damage, highlighting the ongoing climate vulnerability of the Southern Caribbean.
Healthcare
St. George's University Hospital and the private Grenada General Hospital provide reasonable care. St. George's University's medical faculty supports a higher standard of local healthcare than most comparable islands.
Education
St. George's University is a world-class medical school attracting students globally, giving the island outsized academic infrastructure. Private K-12 schools serve the expat community.
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Investment routes
Grenada's CBI program, launched in 2013, is best known for the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa benefit — Grenadian citizens can apply for US E-2 visas to live and work in the US while running a business there, a benefit no other Caribbean CBI passport offers.
National Transformation Fund (NTF) Donation
Investment required
USD 235,000 including family of up to four
Residency timeline
No residency requirement
Citizenship timeline
4–6 months
Non-refundable. Premium pricing reflects the E-2 treaty advantage.
Approved Real Estate Investment
Investment required
USD 270,000 in approved real estate (held 5 years)
Residency timeline
No residency requirement
Citizenship timeline
4–6 months
Shared ownership allowed. Must be in government-approved hospitality or real estate projects.
Direct citizenship. The E-2 US Treaty is the single most differentiating feature of the Grenada CBI program globally. Regulated regionally by ECCIRA, operational from Q2 2026, under a USD 200,000 floor that has applied to every route since 1 July 2024. In June 2026 the European Commission wrote to this and four other Caribbean CBI states asking them to phase the programme out by 1 June 2028 or risk Schengen visa-free access; nothing has been suspended, and applications continue. Price the 2028 question in before applying.
Economic opportunity
Grenada's economy is diversified across tourism, spice agriculture (nutmeg, mace, cloves), and academic services via St. George's University. The E-2 treaty creates a de facto corridor to US business investment for Grenadian citizens.
GDP
$1.3B (2024)
Unemployment rate
~14%
Key industries
The combination of Grenada citizenship and an E-2 treaty visa enables a unique structure: obtain Grenada citizenship, then apply for US E-2 status by investing USD 100,000–$500,000 in a US business.
Who this programme suits
Grenada uniquely attracts investors with specific US business ambitions who cannot otherwise obtain US work authorization. It commands a premium in the CBI market because of this treaty advantage.
Entrepreneurs who want to live and run a business in the US via the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Chinese and Indian nationals seeking US market access without the EB-5 wait or H-1B lottery
HNW investors wanting Caribbean citizenship with the broadest practical utility (Schengen + US)
St. George's University applicants and medical professionals attracted by the academic ecosystem
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