St Kitts vs Grenada Citizenship 2026

The short answer

Grenada costs slightly less (from US$235,000 for a family of up to four, against US$250,000 for St Kitts) and is the only one of the five Caribbean programmes with a US E-2 treaty. St Kitts is the oldest programme (since 1984) with the longest track record. The better fit depends on your goals and nationality.

How much does St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost?

Per the official Citizenship by Investment Unit: the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) starts at US$250,000 for the main applicant or a family of up to four, plus US$25,000 per additional dependant under 18 and US$50,000 per additional dependant aged 18 or over. Due-diligence fees are US$10,000 for the main applicant and US$7,500 per dependant aged 16 or over. See also St Kitts and Nevis economic citizenship.

How much does Grenada citizenship cost?

Per the Investment Migration Agency Grenada circular (effective 1 July 2024): a National Transformation Fund (NTF) contribution of US$235,000 for the applicant and up to three dependants, or an approved real-estate investment from US$270,000 plus a US$50,000 government contribution. Government and due-diligence fees are extra. See also Grenada economic citizenship.

	St Kitts & Nevis	Grenada
Minimum contribution	US$250,000 (up to 4 people)	US$235,000 (applicant and up to 3 dependants)
Real-estate route	From US$325,000 (approved development)	From US$270,000 + US$50,000 government contribution
Established	1984	2013
Interview	Main applicant; may include dependants 16+	Every applicant aged 17+
US E-2 treaty	No	Yes, subject to 3 years’ continuous domicile

What is the difference on the US E-2 treaty?

Grenada is a US E-2 treaty investor country; St Kitts is not. However, US law requires people who obtained citizenship by investment to have three years’ continuous domicile in Grenada before they qualify. It is a real advantage, but not an immediate one.

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Is an interview required in both programmes?

Yes. St Kitts interviews the main applicant and may interview dependants aged 16 or over. Grenada interviews every applicant aged 17 or over. We prepare you for the interview step by step.

Which is better for a large family?

Both cover up to four people with the base amount. Beyond that, the cost of extra dependants differs by age and relationship, and Grenada allows parents and unmarried siblings under its rules. We calculate the exact cost for your family.

What should I know about travel in 2026?

Visa policies can change, and the EU is currently discussing the future of Caribbean citizenship programmes. St Kitts also now requires biometric enrolment for its passport holders. We explain the current position plainly before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, St Kitts or Grenada?

Grenada: US$235,000 to the National Transformation Fund against US$250,000 for the St Kitts SISC, both for a family of up to four, before fees.

Can I get a US E-2 visa with Grenada citizenship?

Grenada is an E-2 treaty country, but US law requires three years’ continuous domicile in Grenada for people who obtained citizenship by investment, and the decision rests with the US authorities.

Which programme is older?

St Kitts and Nevis, since 1984, the world’s longest-running citizenship by investment programme. Grenada’s current programme has run since 2013.

Official sources

Amounts are the minimum qualifying figures published by the official sources, checked on 16 October 2026. Government and due-diligence fees apply on top, and figures can change. This is general information, not legal advice.