Grenada Citizenship Route Grants US E-2 Visa Access in 6-8 Months

Grenada's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme can deliver decisions on straightforward applications within six to eight months of submission, the head of the country's Investment Migration Agency (IMA) has said. Thomas Anthony, Chief Executive Officer of the IMA, outlined the programme's investment options and benefits at a cocktail event in Lagos hosted by Passport Legacy, a Swiss-owned investment migration advisory firm.

Key facts

• Decision timeline: six to eight months for straightforward applications, depending on individual circumstances
• Investment routes: includes a real estate option with a prescribed investment holding period
• US access: Grenadian nationals may apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa
• Regional access: Grenada is part of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
• Generational reach: citizenship can extend to eligible subsequent generations

What did Grenada's investment migration agency set out?

Anthony discussed the CBI programme's investment options and the benefits available to prospective applicants. He highlighted Grenada's access to regional markets through economic arrangements, including the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), as well as opportunities for investors interested in setting up businesses in the country.

How does Grenadian citizenship help with US travel?

Anthony discussed the relevance of Grenadian citizenship to the United States' E-2 Treaty Investor visa. This visa allows eligible Grenadian nationals to apply to establish or direct businesses in the US, subject to applicable investment and other requirements.

How long do applications take?

Decisions on straightforward applications could be reached within six to eight months of submission, Anthony said, depending on individual circumstances. The source does not give figures for investment amounts, government fees or processing charges.

What happens to the investment and to citizenship?

The discussion covered the real estate investment option, in particular the difference between the prescribed investment holding period and the duration of citizenship. Anthony explained that disposing of an eligible investment after the required holding period does not, in itself, terminate citizenship once it has been lawfully granted, subject to applicable laws and programme requirements.

He also noted that Grenadian citizenship could extend to eligible subsequent generations in line with the country's citizenship laws and registration requirements, which he said could matter for long-term family planning.

What this means for travellers

Travellers considering Grenada's CBI programme should note the six to eight month decision window for straightforward applications and the distinction between the investment holding period and citizenship status. Anyone weighing the US E-2 route would need to meet the applicable investment and other requirements set out for that visa.

The event was hosted by Passport Legacy, whose Managing Director for Nigeria, Weyinmi Oritsejafor, said the firm's services covered real estate, government advisory and private client work alongside citizenship and passport acquisition. No further dates or deadlines for the programme were announced at the event.