Official Grenada Citizenship by Investment Minimum Contribution 2025

Reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC Consultant· Last updated: September 2026

The official Grenada citizenship by investment minimum contribution 2025–2026 is US$235,000 to the National Transformation Fund, for one applicant or a family of up to four. It is paid after approval in principle, it is non-refundable, and it is the route most of our clients take.

Grenada National Transformation Fund: minimum contribution and fees

• Minimum Contribution of US$235,000. unchanged since the 1 July 2024 OECS floor was set at US$200,000
• Covers a Single Applicant or Family of Up to Four. same price for one person or four
• +US$25,000 per Extra Dependant. any age, beyond the fourth person
• Paid After Approval in Principle. within the window in the approval letter
• Non-Refundable Contribution. a contribution to the state, not an investment
• About US$9,000 in Fees on Top for a Single Applicant. application, due diligence, processing, interview
• About US$257,000 All-In for a Family of Four. two adults, two children under 17
• 7-Month Average Processing Time. range 4–9

Grenada NTF contribution amounts by family size

The NTF is the government fund established under the Citizenship by Investment Act 2013 to receive investor contributions. It finances public projects: roads, schools, hospitals, hurricane resilience and tourism infrastructure. The contribution is paid to the government, not to a developer.

NTF: single applicant: US$235,000

• Covers: Main applicant only
• Holding: None
• Best for: One person who wants the simplest file

Government fees about US$9,000; total about US$244,000.

NTF: family of up to four: US$235,000

• Covers: Main applicant, spouse and two dependants, or any four
• Holding: None
• Best for: Couples and families; the lowest cost per person on the schedule

Government fees about US$18,000 for two adults and two children under 17; total about US$257,000.

NTF: larger family: US$235,000 + US$25,000 per extra person

• Covers: Every dependant beyond the fourth
• Holding: None
• Best for: Three-generation families with parents or grandparents 55+

Family of six about US$325,000 including fees.

Government fees on the NTF route: application US$1,500 per person; due diligence US$5,000 per person aged 17+; processing US$1,500 per person (US$500 under 18); interview US$1,000 per person aged 17+. Passport fee separate. Figures verified 27 September 2026.

Grenada NTF contribution compared with the approved real estate option

The alternative is an approved real estate purchase: US$270,000 for shared ownership or US$350,000 for sole ownership, plus a US$50,000 non-refundable government contribution, held five years. On paper the property route returns the purchase price. In practice we put three questions to every client.

• What is the true cost difference? Shared real estate for a single applicant is about US$329,000 all-in against US$244,000 for the NTF; the extra US$85,000 is the price of holding a resaleable asset. To come out ahead you must sell the share, after five years, for more than US$85,000 net of closing costs and any maintenance you paid. The buyer will most likely be another CBI applicant, which caps the price at the programme minimum.
• Do you want to hold a Caribbean resort share? Some clients do, for use or for rental income. Most do not, and for them the NTF requires a lower outlay, is faster to close and free of developer risk. Real estate money is now held in escrow under ECCIRA rules, which removes the worst historical risk, not the market risk.
• Does the route change anything else? No. Citizenship, passport, timeline, due diligence, family definition and the 30-day presence rule are identical on both routes.

Our default recommendation is the NTF unless a client specifically wants the property. On either route, the capital carries real risk: a refused application forfeits the fees, an approved one forfeits the contribution, and Schengen access, the passport's main European benefit, is subject to the EU's request that CBI end by 1 June 2028.

Who the Grenada NTF donation route suits

For US and Canadian citizens

You acquire a second citizenship for US$244,000 to US$257,000 with no asset to manage and nothing to sell later. The contribution is not tax-deductible in the US or Canada, does not change your tax residence and, for Americans, does not reduce IRS reporting. It is the simpler choice if the passport serves as contingency citizenship and you have no interest in Caribbean property.

For US and Canada residents on another passport

The NTF is the most direct route to a passport with Schengen, UK and China access, and it avoids a property transaction that would need its own source-of-funds trail. The whole US$235,000 plus fees must be shown to come from documented, lawful income, and it must be liquid at approval. If you are Indian, remember that accepting Grenadian citizenship ends Indian citizenship; if your nationality is restricted, ask us before you plan around this route.

Confirm the Grenada NTF contribution for your family

We give you the exact NTF figure and fee schedule for your household in writing, and assess whether the real estate route could recover its additional cost in your case. Book a consultation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official Grenada citizenship by investment minimum contribution in 2026?

US$235,000 to the National Transformation Fund, covering a single applicant or a family of up to four, with US$25,000 for each additional dependant. Government fees are added: US$1,500 application and US$1,500 processing per person (US$500 processing under 18), US$5,000 due diligence and US$1,000 interview per person aged 17 and over. The figure has held since the OECS set a US$200,000 regional floor in July 2024.

Is the Grenada NTF donation refundable if my application is refused?

The contribution itself is not at risk on refusal, because Grenada only asks for it after approval in principle. What you lose on refusal are the fees paid at filing: about US$9,000 for a single applicant and US$18,000 for a family of four. Once the contribution is paid it is never returned, which is why we screen eligibility before filing.

What does the National Transformation Fund pay for?

Public projects chosen by the Grenadian government: roads, schools, healthcare, climate and hurricane resilience, and tourism infrastructure. The contribution goes to the state, not a private developer, which is why the NTF route has no counterparty risk and no holding period. It also funds the Investment Migration Agency's due diligence, which is what keeps the passport's visa-free agreements credible.

Should I choose the contribution or real estate for Grenada citizenship?

For most clients, the contribution: it requires about US$85,000 less for a single applicant, closes faster and carries no developer or resale risk. Real estate makes sense only if you want to own and use a Caribbean property and are prepared to hold it five years and sell into a market of other CBI buyers. The citizenship, passport and timeline are identical either way.

This guide is part of our Grenada citizenship by investment overview.

Official sources and references

1. Investment Migration Agency Grenada