How Grenadian Citizenship Opens the Door to the U.S. E-2 Visa
If you’re from India or Vietnam, you probably already know how difficult it is to get a U.S. visa—especially something like the E-2 Investor Visa, which allows you to live in the United States, run a business, and bring your family. The problem? Neither India nor Vietnam has the treaty with the U.S. required for this visa.
But there’s a legal workaround that’s catching on with savvy investors: get citizenship from a country that does have the treaty—and then use that passport to apply.
Enter: Grenada.
Why Grenada?
Grenada is a peaceful, English-speaking island nation in the Caribbean. More importantly for you:
✅ It has a treaty with the U.S. for the E-2 visa
✅ It allows dual citizenship (you don’t have to give up your Indian or Vietnamese passport)
✅ It offers a fast and legal investment program—citizenship in just 3–6 months
✅ There’s no requirement to live in Grenada, either before or after citizenship
This means you can go from being ineligible for the E-2 visa… to holding a Grenadian passport and applying for it—all within a few months.
Step 1: Become a Grenadian Citizen Through Investment
Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) is open to individuals and families from around the world, including India and Vietnam.
You can choose between two main routes:
Option A: Donation to the Government
- Minimum: $235,000 (for a single person or a family of up to 4)
- This is a non-refundable contribution to Grenada’s National Transformation Fund
- Easiest and fastest option
Option B: Real Estate Investment
- Minimum: $270,000 in approved real estate
- Must hold the property for at least 5 years
- Can resell and potentially earn a return
Once approved, you’ll receive a Certificate of Citizenship and a Grenadian passport. No interviews, no language tests, and no need to live in Grenada.
Step 2: Apply for the U.S. E-2 Visa as a Grenadian Citizen
Now that you’re a Grenadian citizen, you qualify for the E-2 visa.
This visa allows you to:
- Live in the U.S.
- Start or invest in a U.S.-based business
- Bring your spouse and children (under 21)
(Bonus: Your spouse can work freely in the U.S., and your kids can attend school.)
What’s Required for the E-2 Visa:
- A “substantial” investment—usually $100,000 to $200,000 (less than EB-5)
- You must own at least 50% of the business
- The business must be active (not just an investment in stocks or property)
- You must be involved in managing it
E-2 visas can be granted for up to 5 years and are renewable indefinitely as long as the business is active.
Why Indians and Vietnamese Are Using This Strategy
Let’s be honest—the EB-5 visa, while effective, is slow and expensive:
- Costs at least $800,000
- Wait times can exceed 5–7 years, especially for Indian and Vietnamese applicants
- Long backlogs and uncertainty
By contrast, the Grenada-to-E-2 path:
- Can be done in under a year
- Total cost starts at around $335,000–$400,000 (including U.S. business investment)
- Has no country-specific backlogs
- Provides a fast route to the U.S. for you and your family
What Happens After You Get the E-2 Visa?
You can:
- Move to the U.S.
- Set up or buy a business (like a franchise, service company, tech startup, etc.)
- Enroll your kids in American schools
- Enjoy a better lifestyle with the flexibility to travel, work, and grow globally
And if you ever decide to pursue a green card, you can explore that down the line too—many E-2 visa holders use it as a stepping stone.
Final Thoughts: A Passport That Changes Everything
For Indian and Vietnamese nationals looking to move to the U.S. without waiting years or putting up nearly a million dollars, this strategy is a game-changer. By legally acquiring Grenadian citizenship through investment, you’re unlocking a door that would otherwise be closed.
✅ Fast
✅ Legal
✅ Practical
✅ Family-friendly
✅ And designed for ambitious people like you
If you’re an entrepreneur, tech founder, investor, or even a parent planning your family’s future—this may be the smartest move you make.