Grenada vs St Lucia Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Passport and Rules
Grenada has the lower entry price, at about US$235,000, against about US$240,000 for St Lucia. Today Grenada ranks 27th and St Lucia ranks 31st on the Global Passport Ranking, with 148 and 143 visa-free destinations. We checked prices and rules in October 2026.
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Key Takeaways
- Price. Grenada costs less to enter, at about US$235,000. St Lucia starts at about US$240,000.
- Passport. Grenada ranks 27th and St Lucia ranks 31st on the Global Passport Ranking today.
- Time in the country. Grenada: none today. St Lucia: none today.
- US travel. Both passports still need a US visa.
- Both can change. Fees, stay rules and approval times move, so we confirm the current terms before you file.
How do Grenada and St Lucia compare?
The table puts the two programmes side by side on price, passport, stay rules, family cover and risks.
| Criteria | Grenada | St Lucia |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | 27th | 31st |
| Visa-free destinations | 148 | 143 |
| Schengen Area | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Electronic authorisation | Visa needed |
| Contribution route | From about US$235,000, main applicant plus three dependants | From about US$240,000, main applicant plus three dependants |
| Real estate route | From about US$270,000, held 5 years | From about US$300,000, held 5 years |
| Typical timeline | Often 3 to 6 months | Often 3 to 6 months |
| Time in the country | None today | None today |
| Who can join | Spouse, dependent children, other relatives for an added contribution | Spouse, children up to 30 you support, parents over 55 you support |
| US travel | Visa needed | Visa needed |
| Stands out for | US E-2 investor visa eligibility | Three routes, including government bonds |
| Watch out for | An interview for adult applicants | An interview for applicants aged 16 and over |
Prices and timelines were checked in October 2026 and can change. A regional 30-day presence rule is agreed for the five Caribbean programmes but is not yet in force. See the status table for where things stand.
Which is cheaper, Grenada or St Lucia?
Grenada costs less to enter. Its entry price is about US$235,000, and St Lucia starts at about US$240,000.
The entry price is the contribution or investment only. Government and due diligence fees come on top, so use the family cost calculator to see your total.
- Grenada. Contribution route: From about US$235,000, main applicant plus three dependants. Real estate route: From about US$270,000, held 5 years.
- St Lucia. Contribution route: From about US$240,000, main applicant plus three dependants. Real estate route: From about US$300,000, held 5 years.
Which has the stronger passport, Grenada or St Lucia?
Grenada ranks 27th with 148 visa-free destinations today, and St Lucia ranks 31st with 143. Schengen Area access today: Grenada Yes, St Lucia Yes.
A higher rank is not a better programme. Cost, stay rules, family cover and the law of your home country matter as much. See the passport ranking page for all seven.
Which asks for more time in the country?
Grenada: none today. St Lucia: none today.
A regional rule that asks for 30 days in the country over five years has been agreed but is not in force yet, so we confirm the position before you file. Read the dual citizenship guide before you choose, because the law of your home country decides whether you keep your first passport.
Where do you go from here?
Every programme runs due diligence on you and your family, and none can guarantee approval. Read each programme page, then run your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Grenada or St Lucia?
Grenada is cheaper to enter, at about US$235,000, against about US$240,000 for St Lucia. Government and due diligence fees come on top for both. Use the family cost calculator for your total.
Which passport is stronger, Grenada or St Lucia?
Grenada ranks 27th and St Lucia ranks 31st on the Global Passport Ranking today. A higher rank opens more visa-free doors, but it is only one part of the choice.
Can my family join in Grenada and St Lucia?
Grenada: Spouse, dependent children, other relatives for an added contribution. St Lucia: Spouse, children up to 30 you support, parents over 55 you support.
Which has the shorter timeline, Grenada or St Lucia?
Grenada: often 3 to 6 months. St Lucia: often 3 to 6 months. Real times depend on due diligence and on how complete your file is.
Do Grenada and St Lucia passports need a US visa?
Both passports still need a US visa. Check the US travel row in the table before you plan.
How do I choose between Grenada and St Lucia?
Start with your goal and your budget, then check the stay rules and the US travel row. Use Find my program and the family cost calculator to narrow the list.
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Written and reviewed by Amir Ismail, founder of Amir Ismail & Associates. Prices, timelines and rules were checked against official programme sources in October 2026. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Last reviewed: 24 October 2026.
