Applying to live in Grenada
 

Hi

We are researching the possibility of living in Grenada. We are British citizens and have no family connection with Grenada.
so far we have looked at the CBI ( Citizenship by Investment ) program and also we are looking at the Alien Landing Holding route. We are looking to connect with others who have recently applied or is going through an application to live / reside / citizenship status.

any tips and advice greatly appreciated

Regards
Paul

Re: Applying to live in Grenada
 

Hi, i live here, came from the UK a long time ago.

Firstly, why Grenada, have you been here, and for what length of time did you come?

Oh - whats an alien landing holding route?

Re: Applying to live in Grenada
 

Hi

I’m currently in Grenada.an alien land holding permit. Alien landholding licences cost 10% of the value of the land.

An applicant for permanent residence must have been living on the island for a period of at least 2 years. Documents required will include a birth certificate, police record, current bank statement, doctors certificate plus results of various medical tests and four passport photos, plus a letter of recommendation. The fees are US$348 for individuals from other OECS states, US$1,873 for all others.

A tax of around US$20 is levied per person for visits over 24 hours, applicable to persons 12 years and over. For children aged 5 to 12 years, the tax is US$10. Children under 5 are exempt. The tax is payable at the airport upon departure from Grenada.

In 2013, the government introduced the permanent residence by investment and citizenship by investment programmes. For the former, the applicant must transfer US$200,000 to the Grenadian government’s national transformation fund. To become a citizen under this scheme, applicants must invest at least US$200,000 in government-approved property or other projects.

In addition, the applicant must be aged at least 18 and have no criminal record. Applicants must undergo a medical and pass a due diligence examination.

Re: Applying to live in Grenada
 

The departure tax is 99% of the time hidden in your ticket cost these days.

Only citizens can work, and only citizens can escape to extra land tax -- which incidentally is payable on buying or selling. The other potentially important difference is status - and how that relates to taxation but thats expert territory and is not of concern unless you plan to avoid taxation [legally.]

Its also important to know that you can be deported pretty easily as a non citizen and that only people with no negative issues on their Gda police record are going to get visa extensions and be allowed to apply for the other status's. In other words, make sure you never exceed the visa expiry before applying to extend or they will just not extend it. Effectively staying here is by no means a right, its only if they can see you are properly funded and have your place to stay and arent causing any issues. You are effectively trialling grenada and its trialling you for 2 years.

The authorities are pretty diligent, dont assume anything will slip through un-noticed.

Those warnings given, as you are here, clearly you are in a position to decide if grenada is where you want to be, but personally i wouldnt start importing / buying big stuff till i'd been here a year, you really need to know its where you want to be.

Re: Applying to live in Grenada
 

Incidentally its not an alien landholding route. You dont have to own any land, it confers no rights, any visitor can ask to extend their visa, which all non citizens and those without permanent residence must have up to date, and get renewed every 3 months. Assuming its renewed without issue, after a few years you can simply apply for residency.

CBI on the other hand does quickly get you residency and citizenship, but its not an investment, its a tax, you have been warned...