Grenada vs São Tomé and Príncipe
Starting price, timing, residence, family, restrictions and travel, side by side from each government's published rules.
Information checked 4 October 2026
Price
| Row |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| From (government minimum) | From USD 235,000 | From USD 90,000 |
Time and residence
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, as published | Approved within 60 business days of submission | cip.gov.st publishes conflicting figures; all are quoted and none is picked: (1) FAQ: about 2 months to approval, then about 3-4 months from approval to passport; (2) About page: '5-6 Months'; (3) About the Program page: '2-3 Months'; (4) Investment Structure page: approvals 'in as little as two months' |
| Residence rule | None currently in effect. Legislated: 30 days aggregate in the first 5 calendar years after grant (at least 5 days each in the first 12 months), but commencement deferred until ECCIRA is operational | None, before or after |
Family
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Children | Children under 18; children 18 to under 30 supported by the main applicant or spouse; physically or mentally challenged children 18+ living with and fully supported; child born within 12 months of the grant | Children up to 30 years old |
| Parents | Parents/grandparents of main applicant or spouse, fully supported; some carry an extra cost | Parents and grandparents aged 55 and above |
Who can apply
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality restrictions | No nationality named as barred on the official page | No nationality named as barred on the official page |
Travel (official visa lists only)
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen area | Visa-free short stays (Annex II) | Visa needed (Annex I) |
| United Kingdom | No visa; travel authorisation (ETA) needed | Visa needed (visa national) |
Sources and last checked
- Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, SRO 15 of 2024 (gazetted 28 June 2024, in force 1 July 2024), checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Donation to the National Transformation Fund, checked 4 October 2026
- IMA Grenada — Enquiries / FAQs page, checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — FAQ, About, About the Program and Investment Structure pages, checked 4 October 2026
- IMA Grenada Circular No. 2 of 2026 — Operationalization of the Regional Agreement and Commencement of Residence Requirements (21 Aug 2026), checked 4 October 2026
- Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 3 of 2019), checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Become a Citizen, checked 4 October 2026
- Investment Migration Agency Grenada, checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program (official CIU site), Eligibility & Criteria, checked 4 October 2026
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated text 02018R1806-20251230 (EUR-Lex / Publications Office), latest consolidated version as of 2026-10-04, checked 4 October 2026
- GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list (page updated 3 August 2026), checked 4 October 2026