Grenada allows to enter and stay in the country without a visa for a period of up to 90 days. For residents of some states (for example, the UK), the period is increased to 180 days. With a visa you can stay in Grenada for 90 to 180 days. If you exceed this period, you must obtain a permit that justifies a long stay. After 3 years of legal stay in the country, a foreigner can apply for permanent residence.
To obtain a permanent or temporary permit, it is necessary to comply with the requirements of the relevant program and prepare the applicant's file to be submitted to the competent state bodies.
Types of residence permit
In order to reside in Grenada for more than 90 days for training purposes, employment or business, an appropriate residence permit must be issued. It is mandatory to obtain a permit for a long stay in the country in advance, before the trip. This can be accomplished at the Consulate of Grenada.
Financial programs allow the individual to obtain permanent residence and citizenship after only 3-6 months. Without financial investments, a foreign citizen can apply for permanent residence after 3 years of legal residence.
Residence permit when buying real estate
If a foreigner plans to buy real estate in Grenada, the government is ready to immediately grant citizenship. In order to obtain legal status, you must make a transaction of at least $220,000. The real estate must be approved by the government. As a rule, the list includes hotels, villas and urban infrastructure.
The status of citizen can be obtained by all members of the investor's family, up to grandparents. At the same time, citizenship is inherited and the children of the resident automatically receive the status of a citizen. An additional advantage is the possibility of a return on investment. After 5 years, the right to sell the property appears.
Necessary justifications
A foreigner can purchase the real estate object in full or become a participant in shared construction. An important peculiarity is that the structure of the applicant's family does not affect the amount of investment. The main condition is compliance with the minimum investment threshold. The main requirements of the program include:
- Applicant's age of majority.
- No criminal record.
- The investor is not included in international sanctions lists.
- No denial of entry to countries that have a visa waiver agreement with Grenada, including the United States and Canada.
- Proof of the legality of the invested funds.
- Absence of serious diseases and provision of medical certificates.
Document Listing
Submission of an application for residence when buying real estate involves checking the trustworthiness of the candidate. To form the applicant's file, the following package of documents will be required:
- Completed application form.
- CV of the main applicant and family members (if applicable).
- A certified passport copy.
- 6 passport size photos.
- Original and certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Original and certified copy of birth/adoption certificate (if applicable).
- Original police clearance certificate.
- Original medical examination certificate.
- Declaration of origin of invested funds.
- Real estate purchase and sale contract.
- Confirmation of payment of non-refundable processing and due diligence fees.
Student residence permits
A residence permit for students is not needed if the duration of the training program is less than 6 months. Visa is required to complete an academic course in schools and universities. A student visa entitles the foreigner to temporarily reside in the country until the completion of the study course.
Study visa is issued for a period of 1 year and can be extended multiple times for a similar period. An extension request must be applied for at least 2 months before the expiration date of the current permit.
Necessary justifications
To obtain a study permit, a person must provide evidence of admission to a full-time course of study at an accredited educational institution. As the main proof of the right to participate can serve a letter from the university. Additional requirements are the absence of dangerous diseases, the availability of insurance and means of living in the country.
Document Listing
- Visa application.
- A valid passport
- Certified copies of ID.
- 2 recent passport size photos.
- Letter of admission to the university for full-time study.
- Bank statements confirming the availability of funds for living.
- Confirmation of payment for training.
- Police clearance certificate.
- Medical certificate.
- International health insurance.
Residence permit for the financially independent (freelance, digital nomad)
Permission is granted on the basis of a Digital Nomad Visa. Remote workers and freelancers receive the right to live and work in Grenada for 1 year with the possibility of extension for another year. The visa allows the applicant to bring a spouse and dependents under the age of 18.
Necessary justifications
The main requirement for a candidate is the availability of remote employment. In this case, the applicant may be an employee or owner of a company located outside Grenada.
You must also meet the minimum income criteria of at least $37,000 per year. There are no restrictions on current citizenship. The applicant must not have a criminal record and pose a threat to the state.
Document Listing
- A valid passport.
- Visa application.
- 2 recent passport size photos.
- Receipts for fees payment.
- Bank statements with income proof.
- Health Insurance.
- Evidence of residency.
- Original and certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Original and certified copy of birth/adoption certificate (if applicable).
- Original police clearance certificate.
Residence permit by marriage
Marriage with a citizen becomes the basis for obtaining citizenship. Accordingly, the status allows the person to live and work in the country, opens access to social services and participation in public life.
Marital citizenship represents an accelerated program. Becoming a citizen with a Grenadian spouse can take place within 60 days.
Necessary justifications
To qualify for residency through marriage, the applicant must have been in a formal union for at least 3 years and provide relevant evidence. The candidate should not be convicted and be able to financially support himself and family members.
The applicant and spouse must complete a background check and meet the other requirements of the citizenship program.
Document Listing
- A valid passport.
- Original and certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Original and certified copy of birth/adoption certificate (if applicable).
- Bank statements with income proof.
- Medical certificate.
- Evidence of residency.
- Original police clearance certificate.
Family reunion
If a foreign citizen has at least one parent, grandparent who was born in Grenada, then he/she receives the right to obtain citizenship. The program allows you to shorten the period of residency obtaining and exclude financial investments.
Necessary justifications
The main condition for joining the program is the presence of parents or grandparents born in the Kingdom. The applicant must provide evidence of his/her ancestral relationship. In addition, the candidate must have no criminal record. Immigration services will conduct a comprehensive background check and a good reputation will be one of the key requirements.
Document Listing
- A valid passport.
- Documents confirming the presence of relatives with Grenadian citizenship.
- Medical certificate.
- Evidence of residency.
- Original police clearance certificate.
- Certificate of passing the language test.
Residence permit for work
The government offers only one type of work permit, valid for 12 months. If an extension is necessary, the petition must be sent no later than 3 months before the expiration of the current visa. Violation of deadlines leads to administrative fines. Citizens of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) do not require work permits.
Necessary justifications
Before submitting an application for a residence permit, the candidate must receive an offer from the employer. A letter justifying the need to attract a foreign employee becomes one of the main requirements of the program. Despite the fact that Grenada welcomes foreign investors, priority in employment is given to indigenous people. Therefore, a local company should have a good reason to hire a foreigner.
The required package of documents and the completed application form must be sent to the Ministry of Labor. The dossier must be translated into English and notarized. The application review process takes up to 1 month.
Document Listing
- A certified copy of the valid passport.
- 2 passport size photographs.
- Police clearance certificate.
- Certified documents confirming qualifications.
- Invitation letter from the employer.
Residence permit for business, individual entrepreneur
For business trips of up to 90 days, special permits are not required. If the activity involves a longer stay in the country, then it is necessary to issue a business visa. This type of permit allows a foreigner to repeatedly visit the country for the purpose of doing business.
A residence permit allows one to engage in entrepreneurial activities, but does not allow the person to work in local companies.
Necessary justifications
Immigration rules allow foreign persons to enter the country to carry out commercial or trade activities without the need to have a work permit. Foreigners representing foreign companies must provide evidence of business connections and information about the proposed activities.
As a rule, an application for a business residence permit must be submitted no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before the intended trip.
Document Listing
- Completed application and candidate questionnaire.
- The original passport and its certified copy.
- One passport size photo.
- Air tickets. In some cases, visa offices require return tickets.
- Medical insurance policy.
- Statements from banks for the last 3 months showing the availability of funds to cover expenses during the stay in the country.
- Availability of accommodation (hotel reservations, rental agreement).
- Documents confirming the purpose of the visit.
Extension of residence permit
The appropriate type of residence permit allows the stay in the country for more than 3 months. The terms of provision, as well as the possibilities for extension, are individual for each program. To avoid problems with the immigration authorities, an application for the extension of the residence permit should be submitted no later than 3 months before the expiration of the current permit.
The processes of checks and issuance of permits for permanent residence, citizenship, employment are handled by the Department of Immigration and Passports of the Royal Police. Current application forms in the field of immigration are posted on the portal of the Government of Grenada.