Dominica and Grenada are two of the most popular citizenship by investment programs for Lebanese and Gulf-based families. Both are Caribbean Commonwealth countries with no minimum stay and no language test, and both allow dual citizenship. The differences are in cost, speed, travel access, family rules and access to the US E-2 visa.
The figures below come from our Dominica and Grenada program pages (updated October 2026) and exclude government, due diligence and professional fees.
Dominica vs Grenada at a glance
| Dominica | Grenada | |
|---|---|---|
| Donation route | USD 200,000 (Economic Diversification Fund) | USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund) |
| Real estate route | USD 220,000 in approved real estate | USD 270,000 in Six Senses La Sagesse, plus a USD 50,000 government contribution |
| Processing time | About 6–8 months | 3–6 months |
| Minimum stay | None | None |
| Travel access | Mobility Score 136 | Mobility Score 139 |
| US E-2 visa | Not available | Citizens can apply |
| Children | Up to 30 years old | Dependent children |
| Parents and grandparents | Over 65, substantially supported by you | Fully supported by you |
| Siblings | Not included | Unmarried, over 18, with no children |
| Interview | Applicants aged 16 and over | Applicants aged 17 and over |
Cost: Dominica is cheaper
Dominica’s donation route starts at USD 200,000, USD 35,000 less than Grenada’s USD 235,000. On the real estate route, Dominica starts at USD 220,000, while Grenada’s Six Senses route is USD 270,000 plus a separate USD 50,000 government contribution. Government, due diligence and professional fees are added to both and depend on family size.
Speed: Grenada is faster
Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency publishes a typical processing time of 3 to 6 months. Most complete Dominica applications take about 6 to 8 months. In both countries the timeline depends on due diligence and complete documents.
Travel: Grenada is slightly stronger
On passportindex.org, Grenada has a Mobility Score of 139 and Dominica 136. Both passports give visa-free access to Schengen countries such as France and Germany, and to China. Grenada’s passport also gives eTA access to the United Kingdom.
The US E-2 visa: Grenada’s main advantage
Grenada is the only Caribbean citizenship program whose citizens can apply for the US E-2 treaty-investor visa, which lets investors live in the United States while running a business they have invested in. You still need to meet the E-2 requirements separately. Dominica has no E-2 route.
Family: it depends who you want to include
Dominica accepts children up to 30 years old, and parents or grandparents over 65 whom you substantially support. Grenada accepts dependent children, parents and grandparents whom you fully support, and unmarried siblings over 18 with no children of their own. If you want to include a brother or sister, Grenada is the option.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Dominica if cost matters most, or if you want to include children up to 30 years old.
- Choose Grenada if you want the US E-2 visa, faster processing or to include siblings.
- With either, there is no minimum stay or language test, dual citizenship is allowed, and citizenship can be passed on to future generations.
Read the full Dominica and Grenada program pages, or book a free consultation to compare them for your family.
