Grenada's independent CBI review: what applicants should check
What Grenada's September 2026 review announcement means, and a practical checklist for families assessing the programme without assuming changes or guaranteed outcomes.
Sources last checked: 2026-10-22
The verified announcement
On 22 September 2026, Investment Migration Agency Grenada announced an independent review of its citizenship by investment programme. The announcement describes research during September and October, gathering experiences from several stakeholder groups, with findings going to the agency's Board and an appropriate public summary to follow. We checked the announcement on 22 October 2026.
The announcement concerns a review. It does not itself establish revised investment requirements, application deadlines or approval rules. Families should distinguish an announced assessment from an enacted change before making a financial decision. This article explains how to use that distinction when evaluating Grenada alongside your household's longer term plans.
Turn a broad ambition into a decision brief
Our practical recommendation is to begin with one page describing what your family wants to achieve. Separate second citizenship from school admission, residence in another country and the ability to work abroad. Each objective deserves its own evidence and questions; a citizenship application should not be treated as an automatic solution to all four.
List the people you hope to include, their ages and relationships, and any timing constraints such as examinations or an expiring current residence permit. Ask for an individual eligibility assessment rather than assuming every relative fits the same category. Keep a separate list of issues requiring advice in your existing country of citizenship or residence.
Understand the application framework
IMA Grenada's application guide describes a government fund contribution route and an approved project investment route. It also explains the involvement of authorised agents, document preparation, an interview and government background checks. The government's decision remains separate from a sales conversation or an investment proposal.
Before progressing, request a written explanation of the proposed route and the roles of everyone handling your file. The agency maintains an approved agents directory that can support verification. Check identities and responsibilities directly rather than relying solely on a forwarded logo, a social media message or an impressive presentation. Do not infer that Passport Gates holds a particular licence from this article.
Compare complete proposals, not headline promises
A useful comparison sheet records the investment category, government charges, professional services, document work and any other expected expenses separately. Ask the adviser to identify which figures come from an official schedule, which are service charges and which depend on your family's circumstances. Request clarification of payment stages and the conditions attached to each payment.
For an investment proposal, investigate commercial risks separately from the immigration assessment. Ask who receives the funds, what contractual protections exist and what happens if the immigration outcome or the investment performance differs from expectations. A review announcement is not evidence of a guaranteed return, faster processing or a deadline that requires immediate payment.
Create a reliable follow-up routine
Keep a dated record of official sources, advice received and unanswered questions. When someone reports a new rule, request the actual government notice and its effective date. Review your working assumptions again before signing documents or transferring funds. This reduces the risk of making a major decision using an outdated screenshot.
For a first consultation, bring your family decision brief and a short list of priorities. Passport Gates can discuss the Grenada programme presented on this website and help identify questions for the appropriate professionals. Share only the information needed for the initial enquiry through the contact form; arrange an agreed secure process before providing sensitive supporting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Does the review announcement change the programme rules?
The cited announcement describes research. Do not treat it as a rule change; request an official instrument and effective date for any claimed change.
Can I submit directly without an agent?
The agency's published application guide describes submission through the authorised agent structure. Verify the current process and the parties handling your file before proceeding.
Does a second citizenship guarantee school admission or residence elsewhere?
Those are separate decisions and requirements. Assess the destination country's immigration rules and each school's admission requirements independently.
Official sources
- IMA Grenada — Independent review announcement, 22 September 2026 — 2026-10-22
- IMA Grenada — Becoming a Citizen — 2026-10-22
- IMA Grenada — Approved Agents — 2026-10-22
Related programmes
General information, not a guarantee of eligibility or approval. Current requirements and individual circumstances must be reviewed before applying.