A Grenada passport is processed and issued by the Government of Grenada to citizens for travel abroad. Foreign investors can obtain a Grenadian passport through citizenship by investment. The passport offers visa free travel to 148 countries. This guide presents everything you need to know about Grenada passports, including:
Grenada Passport Ranking and Power
Analyzing passport power indexes, such as the Global Passport Index, Grenada’s passport rank is reasonably high in terms of global mobility. Grenada citizens can visit 148 countries without a visa, including Schengen Area countries, China, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Saudia Arabia, the UK, and Ireland.
The Grenada government offers a CARICOM passport, providing Grenadians access to member states in the Caribbean Community. Grenada is a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), allowing free movement for citizens between member states.
Grenada offers the only Caribbean passport available through citizenship by investment that qualifies holders for the US E-2 Visa program. The program allows applicants to gain a renewable residence permit and eventual permanent residency through a business investment.
Passport statistics
Statistic Score Mobility Score 148 Visa Free 86 Visa on Arrival 25 eVisa 30 eTA 5 Residence Rights 5 Passport Power Rank 71st World Reach 75 percent Population 123,183 (2023)
Mobility score timeline
Year Visa Free Countries 2015 117 2016 115 2017 121 2018 128 2019 132 – 59 (Covid-19) 2020 80 2021 107 2022 135 2023 138 2024 148 2025 148
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Grenada Passport Overview
A Grenada biometric passport is issued by the Immigration and Passport Department, an extension of the Royal Grenada Police Force in Saint George’s, Grenada.
Passport types
Grenada passports are blue Caribbean ePassports embedded with biometric data. Four types of travel documents are issued to citizens:
Regular passport: Standard passport issued to ordinary citizens of Grenada.
Service passport: Issued to individuals employed by the Grenada government who are traveling abroad on official government business.
Diplomatic passport: Issued to Grenadian diplomats and their eligible dependents.
Emergency travel document: Emergency passport issued to Grenadians who need to travel urgently but do not have their regular passport due to circumstances such as loss, theft, damage, medical emergencies, or family emergencies.
Passport validity
Grenada passports are valid for five years for citizens 17 and under and ten years for citizens 18 and over.
Eight Grenada Passport Benefits
- Citizenship by investment: Foreign nationals are granted Grenada citizenship by investment and a second passport through significant economic contributions to the country’s economy through a non-refundable contribution or Grenada real estate investment.
- Increased international mobility: Grenada’s passport power facilitates visa free and visa on arrival access to 148 destinations, including countries in the European Union, the UK, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
- US E-2 Visa: Grenada is the only Caribbean country offering citizenship by investment whose citizens are eligible for the US E-2 Visa Program.
- Family members qualify: Qualifying family members, including spouses, children, and dependent parents, grandparents, and siblings, can obtain citizenship and a Grenada passport alongside the main applicant.
- Affordable passport: Grenada’s program is one of the most affordable among Caribbean citizenship by investment programs for families, starting from $235,000 for a main applicant and up to three dependents.
- Dual passports allowed: The Government of Grenada recognizes dual citizenship, allowing Grenada passport holders to hold multiple passports.
- Caribbean business opportunities: Grenadians are citizens of the Caribbean Community and the OECS and enjoy enhanced travel privileges and free movement across the region, facilitating the ease of doing business and access to lucrative investments.
- No residency requirements: The Grenada citizenship program does not require applications to visit Grenada during the application process or reside there to maintain a second citizenship.
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Who qualifies for a Grenadian passport?
Grenada nationality law established in the Grenadian Constitution determines the following individuals as citizens who have the right to a Grenada passport:
Birth: Individuals born in Grenada
Descent: Individuals born to a Grenadian parent or grandparent.
Registration: Individuals married to a Grenada national or with a Grenadian adopted parent.
Naturalization: Grenada residents who have legally resided in the country for at least seven years.
Investment: Individuals who invest in the country through the Grenada citizenship by investment program.
Grenada citizenship by investment
Under Act No. 15/2013 of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, foreign investors and qualifying dependents can get a Grenada passport by investing in the economy. The minimum investment is $235,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four.
There are two investment options:
- Donation to the National Transformation Fund (NDF): A non-refundable contribution of $235,000 to the NDF.
- Approved real estate investment: A real estate investment valued at least:
- $270,000 for a joint investment
- $350 for a sole investment
Grenadian citizenship applications require thorough background checks during the due diligence process. Grenadian passport applicants must pay additional fees to the Investment Migration Agency (IMA)Grenada for due diligence checks.
Grenada Passport Requirements
Applying for a Grenadian passport requires the following documents:
- Completed Grenada passport application form
- Proof of citizenship (National ID Card or citizenship certificate)
- Passport application fees, paid to Royal Grenada Police Force
- Two recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 35mm)
- Original birth certificate and certified copy
- Written notarized order (if collecting a passport on behalf of the applicant)
- Police report (for lost or stolen passports)
- Lost, stolen, or damaged passports must be reported to the Immigration and Passport Department in Saint George’s, the nearest police station, or your nearest Grenada Consulate.
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How to Apply for a Grenada Passport
The Grenada passport process requires applying through the Immigration and Passport Department in Grenada or an embassy or high commission abroad. Precise steps and fees may vary depending on the path to citizenship, the individual, and the location applied.
- Complete the official Grenada passport application form. Enter biodata and get a qualified Grenadian to endorse the application.
- Gather the required documents. This may include an expired passport, proof of citizenship, and a consent letter for minor children.
- Include two identical passport photos. The photos must be 45mm x 35mm and no more than six months old. The endorser must sign the back of one photo.
- Pay passport application fees. The Grenada passport cost will vary depending on whether you’re applying for a new passport or replacing a lost or damaged one.
- Submit the completed passport application to the Passport Department or an embassy or high commission abroad. The application can be submitted in person or via registered mail. Processing times will vary depending on how and where the application is submitted.
Passport processing time
Grenada Caribbean passport applications typically take six weeks to process. New passports are delivered to the consular offices on Fridays.
Fast-track processing
Grenada fast-tracked passports are processed in two to four weeks. For an additional $50 fee, applicants can include a letter detailing the reason for expediting to request same-day processing.
What is the cost of a Grenada passport?
The Grenada passport price and passport fees are listed in by the Grenada High Commission in London, UK.
- Citizens 17 and under: £195 ($240)
- Citizens 18 and over: £277 ($340)
- Lost or stolen passport or passport renewals:
- £277 for expired passports
- £553 ($675) for non-expired passports
Applicants must pay a £25 ($30) processing fee. An additional fee of £126 ($155) must be paid to fast-track lost, stolen, or early-renewal passports.
- Emergency travel document: £26 ($32)
- Fast-track passport:
- £346 ($425) for a child’s passport
- £428 ($525( for an adult’s passport
Grenada Passport Renewal Process
The Grenada passport renewal steps may differ depending on the request.
- Gather the required documents: Ensure you have all the required documentation, including your current or expired passport or a police report if the passport has been lost or stolen. Attach two recent passport-sized photos, a completed Grenada passport renewal application form, and proof of citizenship.
- Check expiry dates: You should confirm the expiry date on your passport early to ensure renewal won’t delay future travel plans.
- Complete the renewal application: Complete the passport renewal application form with all necessary details.
- Submit your renewal application: Depending on your location, you can submit your passport renewal application in person at the Immigration Department in Saint George’s or a consular officer at an embassy or high commission general overseas.
- Pay renewal fees: You must pay the passport renewal fee and the additional charge if you require a fast-tracked application.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Grenada Passport
Grenada passport visa free countries include the UK, EU countries, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
A Grenadian passport is one of the most valuable Caribbean passports, owing to its ability to facilitate visa free access to 148 countries and provide eligibility for the US E-2 Visa [rogram.
Grenada passport holders require a regular visa to travel to the United States.
Grenadians are required to apply for a Canadian visa to visit Canada.
Grenada passport holders are allowed eTA access to the UK up to 180 days a year. To live in the UK, Grenadians must apply for the relevant visa.
Grenada’s passport is fairly strong, ranking 751st on the Global Passport Index and providing access to 148 countries without a visa.
