Restricted Countries for Grenada CBI

Best CitizenshipsUpdated 1 min read
Investment fromUS$235,000
Visa-free (Henley Index)148
Timeline6 months
Visit requiredInterview required (30-day presence rule proposed, not yet in force)

Key facts reviewed 22 October 2026 against official programme sources. Figures are minimums and change often.

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The Grenada citizenship by investment unit has announced ban on four countries applying for the CBI program. Nationals of these countries cannot apply for Grenada’s coveted citizenship by investment program.

  • Russia
  • Belarus
  • North Korea
  • Iran

Grenada made amendments to CBI, ppplications are no longer accepted from Russia and Belarus as of March 31, 2023 due to Russia-Ukraine tensions. Grenada remains committed to the six (6) CBI Principles agreed upon between the United States Treasury and the five (5) governments of the Eastern Caribbean Investment Migration programmes on February 25th, 2023.

Grenada implemented mandatory interview of candidates applying for CBI from Sep 4, 2023. All applicants above 17 years have to attend interview before being approved of citizenship. Any applicant previously rejected for citizenship are automatically disqualified for Grenada.

Prospective investors applying with their families must have clean criminal record, no visa rejection from waiver countries and must satisfy financial requirements set by the CBI program. Two investment options available: Donation and real estate. The CBI Unit has warned clients not apply for any discounting schemes promoted by unlicensed agents undercutting the minimum investment required by authorities.

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Mr. Prabhu Balakrishnan, is the Founder and CEO of Best Citizenships. World's Leading expert in citizenship and residence by investment programs 15+ years experience with high net worth clients. Founded several startup brands for CBI industry. A Pioneer advocating Global mobility with dual Citizenship. Other interests include migration, computers, finance, travel, startups and crypto.

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