Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes a significant change for future citizenship by investment applicants: a genuine-link requirement built around physical presence and integration.

The Bill was listed for the House of Representatives sitting on 28 July 2026 and the Senate sitting on 31 July. As at August 2026, Grenada’s Parliament still publishes the measure as a Bill. The text also states that any resulting Act would come into force on a date appointed by the Minister through an Order published in the Gazette.

Grenada’s present National Transformation Fund contribution remains available from US$235,000 for the main applicant and up to three dependants.

What the Bill would change

Issue	Current position	Proposed position
Physical presence	No general post-citizenship residence requirement	30 aggregate days connected with the first five years
Individual minimum	None	Each applicant and dependant: at least five days within first 12 months
Passport validity	Standard passport rules	Initial five-year passport, then 10 years after compliance certification
Interviews	Existing due-diligence framework	Applicant interviewed; dependants aged 18+, or aged 12+ where due diligence raises material concerns
Integration	No equivalent statutory programme	Mandatory integration programme

The proposals sit within Grenada’s implementation of the regional regulatory framework discussed in our guide to new Caribbean vetting standards. The ECCIRA Agreement was made on 18 September 2025 and is designed to establish common oversight across participating Eastern Caribbean programmes. Similar genuine-link proposals are considered in our article on the Antigua and Barbuda 30-day residence rule.

How the 30-day rule would work

The 30 days would be an aggregate family requirement. However, every main applicant and dependant named in the successful application would personally have to spend at least five days in Grenada during the first 12 months following the grant.

After those individual minimums are satisfied, the remaining days could be completed by the main applicant, any dependant or a combination of family members. Days need not be consecutive, but where family members are in Grenada on the same day, that day counts only once towards the aggregate total.

Our guide to choosing a Caribbean citizenship in 2026 compares the practical requirements of the main programmes.

Residence completed before citizenship could potentially count where the applicant elects to establish residence beforehand and the Committee verifies it, although part of the required period would still need to be completed after citizenship is granted.

Passport renewal and compliance

The Bill would also introduce a mandatory integration programme potentially covering civic education, cultural orientation, community service and an interview.

Before passport renewal, a citizen by investment would be required to file a Declaration of Presence. The proposed initial passport validity would be five years, with a 10-year renewal available once compliance with the residence and integration requirements is certified. Failure to comply without reasonable excuse could provide grounds to begin citizenship and passport revocation procedures.

The structure is relevant when comparing Grenada with the St Kitts and Nevis genuine connection overhaul.

Pending applications and regional screening

The Bill expressly says the new residence provisions may be applied retrospectively to pending applications at the Minister’s discretion, subject to transitional guidelines. Applicants with files already in progress therefore should not assume that filing before commencement necessarily removes the potential residence obligation.

Regional information sharing would also become more important. A prior denial or relevant withdrawal in another participating state could prevent Grenada from processing an application unless the Authority approves an exception based on specified circumstances.

Our guide to citizenship by investment background checks explains why source-of-funds and due-diligence preparation matter increasingly across the region. Wider international pressure is discussed in our coverage of the EU ultimatum to Caribbean programmes and changing visa-free access for Caribbean passports.

The full bill text is available from Grenada’s Parliament.

Frequently asked questions

Do the 30 days need to be consecutive?

No. The Bill expressly allows the days to be accumulated rather than taken consecutively.

Are exemptions possible?

Yes. Proposed exemptions include exceptional and compassionate circumstances such as humanitarian necessity or verified inability to travel because of conflict, medical issues, age or security risks.

Does Grenada still provide access to the US E-2 route?

Grenada remains listed by the US Department of State as an E-2 treaty country. Applicants considering the E-2 treaty route into the United States should take separate US immigration advice because citizenship alone does not guarantee an E-2 visa.

What alternatives can investors consider?

Investors comparing residence-based programmes can consider the Hungary golden visa, Italy investor visa and Greek residence options. Within the Caribbean, St Lucia citizenship by investment remains another citizenship route.

Next steps

Applicants should plan on the basis that the proposed obligations could affect future or qualifying pending cases rather than relying on the present no-residence model. Our guide to Grenada citizenship for entrepreneurs provides further context.

Speak to our citizenship by investment solicitors for advice on how the proposed rules may affect your application and timing.