Program comparison
Grenada vs Saint Kitts and Nevis
Compare Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis side by side: minimum investment, timeline, stay requirement and key benefits (2026).
Grenada
Grenada stands out among Caribbean citizenship-by-investment countries for its US E-2 visa treaty.
- Program type
- Citizenship by investment (CBI)
- Minimum donation
- USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund)
- Real estate option
- From USD 270,000
- Processing time
- Approximately 4-6 months
- Visa-free travel
- 140+ countries (UK, Schengen, China)
- Standout advantage
- US E-2 investor visa treaty
Benefits
- Visa-free travel to more than 140 countries, including the UK, the Schengen area, and China.
- Ability to set up a business and live in the US thanks to the E-2 treaty with the United States.
- No residence requirement in the country; the application can be completed entirely remotely.
- Spouse, children, parents, and grandparents can be included in the application.
- Dual citizenship is allowed; citizenship is passed on to future generations.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis has been running the world's most established citizenship-by-investment program since 1984.
- Program type
- Citizenship by investment (established since 1984, the most established program)
- Minimum donation
- USD 250,000 (SISC, up to 4 people)
- Real estate option
- From USD 325,000 (approved project, 7 years)
- Processing time
- Approximately 4-6 months (expedited option available)
- Visa-free travel
- 150+ countries (Schengen, UK, Singapore)
- Residence requirement
- None
Benefits
- Visa-free travel to more than 150 countries, including Schengen, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- The world's oldest and most respected citizenship program (since 1984).
- No residence requirement; the process is completed remotely.
- No income, capital gains, wealth, or inheritance tax.
- Broad family coverage and dual citizenship rights.
Cost comparison
Grenada
- National Transformation Fund donation (single applicant)
- From USD 235,000
- Real estate investment
- From USD 270,000
- Government and due diligence fees
- Varies by applicant
- Advisory fee
- Based on family size
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- SISC donation (up to 4 people)
- USD 250,000
- Real estate (approved project)
- From USD 325,000
- Single-family home
- From USD 600,000
- Government and due diligence fees
- Varies by applicant
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