Complete Guide to Grenada: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts
Grenada smells like fresh nutmeg and cinnamon even before your plane touches down. This is the real Spice Isle — three islands (Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique) of volcanic hills, rainbow-colored houses, and what many call the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean: Grand Anse. In 2025 Grenada remains one of the most attractive Citizenship-by-Investment programs on Earth — and the only one that opens a back door to the United States via the E-2 investor visa treaty.
The Spice Isle — Where the Air Literally Smells Like Christmas
Walk through any market in St George’s and you’ll be handed fresh nutmeg still in its bright-red mace. Grenada produces one-third of the world’s nutmeg and the scent is everywhere — in rum punches, in ice cream, even in the air after rain. The island is small (twice the size of Washington DC), but feels vast because every bend in the road reveals another waterfall or hidden bay.
Independence Day: February 7, 1974
Celebrated with fireworks, calypso, and the national dish: Oil Down.
Visa Policy 2025
Visa-free entry for over 120 countries (USA, Canada, UK, EU, CARICOM) for up to 3 months, easily extendable. Yacht crews and digital nomads love the laid-back immigration officers.
Citizenship by Investment — The Golden Ticket
Grenada’s CBI is consistently ranked in the global top 3 for a reason:
- USD 150,000 donation (single applicant)
- USD 220,000+ real estate (Silversands, Kawana Bay, Kimpton Kawana Bay)
- Processing time: 4–7 months
- Visa-free to 146+ countries (including EU, UK, China, Singapore)
- Only Caribbean CBI with E-2 Investor Visa treaty with the USA — move to the States and start a business
- No residency requirement, no interview for most applicants
Unmissable Experiences
- Grand Anse Beach — 3 km of powder-soft sand, voted world’s best multiple times
- Underwater Sculpture Park — snorkel or dive among Jason deCaires Taylor’s haunting art
- Carriacou & Petite Martinique — laid-back sister islands reachable by ferry or 20-min flight
- Grand Etang Lake & rainforest hikes — waterfalls, Mona monkeys, volcanic crater lake
- Rum distilleries — Rivers Antoine (151-proof “kill-devil”) and Clarkes Court
- Spice Mas Carnival — August madness of J’ouvert, Pretty Mas, and soca
Where to Stay
Luxury: Silversands, Calabash, Spice Island Beach Resort. Boutique: Laluna, True Blue Bay. Budget: charming guesthouses from USD 80/night.
Safety & Vibe
One of the safest islands in the Caribbean. Locals greet you with genuine smiles and “Good morning/afternoon/night” is still mandatory politeness.
How to Buy SIM Card
Flow or Digicel at Maurice Bishop Airport (GND) or in town — XCD 30 starter with big data bundles.
Current Prime Minister
Dickon Mitchell (NDC) — in office since July 2022.
Getting Here
Direct flights from Miami, New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, plus easy connections via Barbados, Trinidad, or Antigua. Yachties sail in year-round.
Final Thought
Grenada doesn’t shout — it whispers sweet nutmeg and rum on the breeze. It’s the Caribbean island that still feels like the Caribbean used to be: unhurried, unspoiled, and utterly intoxicating. Whether you come for a week of beach bliss or a lifetime passport that opens doors worldwide (including a future in the USA), Grenada delivers in spades.