Citizenship
A foreign national whose parents are Grenadian citizens is eligible for Grenadian citizenship. Applicants who are of Grenadian parentage must attach the Grenadian birth certificate of their parent(s) so as to establish parental claim.
Required documents:
Copy of a valid birth certificate;
Copy of passport photograph (clearly showing ears, hairline and obtained without glasses);
Police certificate of character obtained within the last three months;
Medical certificate from a registered practitioner;
Persons above 18 years of age require a reference letter from a reputable person from the community;
Copy of birth certificate of parent who is Grenadian.
Citizenship application process:
Complete the online registration process; [NB. platform was down on 11/12/20]
Download the citizenship application form;
Fill the form completely. The completed application form should be signed by a justice of the peace or notary Public. Upload the form;
Applicants MUST include their parent’s name and nationality, applicant’s occupation, contact numbers on the application form and copy of passport;
Upload copies of the police certificate, medical certificate, birth certificates of yourself and your parent;
Complete and upload fingerprint form;
Upload digital passport photo (a frontal view showing ears and a clear hairline, without glasses);
Make payment as required. Those living abroad can make payments by money order or check, ensuring that the form processing starts instantaneously on receipt;
Review and submit;
Visit often and check status.
Citizenship Fees (online):
Application Fee - EC$100
Citizenship permit - EC$250
Passport applications
Full details of applying for a passport are outlined here. Please note, if applying for a passport for the first time, applicants must complete the first-time applicants questionnaire and come into the High Commission for a first-time applicant in–person interview . The Grenadian Embassy in the USA requires applicants to attend a virtual interview.
Passport Application Fees (UK):
Five year, 32-page passport: £195
Processing fee: £20
Postage: £7.00 cash (or applicants can purchase from their local post office a special delivery envelope and enclose along with the application for return of passport)
Passport Fees (US):
Five year, 32-page passport: US $250
Processing time:
In the UK, first time passport application renewals are processed by the High Commission within four to six weeks.
In the US, passport applications are forwarded to Grenada every Friday by the Embassy. Once your completed and correct application has been received in its entirety, it takes between two and three weeks from the Friday it is sent to Grenada to be returned to you.
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