Grenada Passport & US E-2 Visa 2026: Investor Guide

Strategic Global Citizenship and US Immigration Report by the Private Wealth and Investor Visa Division at GARS Consulting

Direct Answer for 2026: Grenada holds a distinctive position as the sole Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) nation maintaining an active Bilateral Investment Treaty with the United States, allowing economic citizens to access the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. Under the 2026 Caribbean Memorandum of Agreement, qualifying donation thresholds start at $235,000. Under US NDAA legal provisions, economic citizens must establish 3 years of continuous physical domicile in Grenada before applying for an E-2 consular visa to manage a commercial business in the US.

The Grenada Citizenship and US E-2 Pathway provides high-net-worth families from non-treaty nations (such as China, India, Russia, and Gulf states) with a legal, efficient gateway to living, establishing businesses, and schooling children in the United States.

1. Grenada CBI Program Financial Thresholds in 2026

National Transformation Fund (NTF): A non-refundable government contribution of $235,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four.
Approved Real Estate: Minimum $270,000 fractional or full ownership in a certified five-star resort development, resellable after 5 years.
Enhanced Due Diligence: Thorough international background vetting via the Investment Migration Agency (IMA) and regional security networks.

2. Navigating the US E-2 Treaty Investor Criteria

Treaty Investor Visa: Grants a multi-entry US visa (typically issued for 5 years and indefinitely renewable) based on a substantial, active investment in a US enterprise.
The 3-Year Domicile Rule: Under the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), individuals who acquire treaty nationality through financial investment must be physically domiciled in the treaty country for a continuous period of at least 3 years prior to applying for an E-2 visa.
Typical US Enterprise Capitalization: An operational investment of $100,000 to $150,000 in an active US business or franchise.

3. Comparison: Grenada + E-2 Route vs. US EB-5 Immigrant Visa

Parameter

US EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Grenada Citizenship + US E-2 Visa

Total Capital Outlay

$800,000 to $1,050,000 locked capital

$235,000 (CBI) + ~$120,000 (US business)

Processing Timeline

3 to 7+ years of backlog waiting

Grenada passport in 6-9 months + quick E-2

Worldwide Income Taxation

Immediate IRS taxation on global income (Green Card)

Avoids US worldwide taxation if residency days are planned

Family Inclusion

Spouse and children under 21

Spouse receives open work permit; kids attend local schools

4. Advisory Roadmap with GARS Consulting

Comprehensive due diligence screening and Grenada IMA file submission.
Acquisition of biometric passports and certificates of naturalization.
Relocation planning to fulfill the statutory 3-year domicile requirement.
US business incorporation, drafting E-2 compliant business plans, and consular interview preparation.