Grenada · Nomad / Remote work
Grenada Remote work permit
Income needed: XCD 100k+ a year ≈ $37k
Remote-work permit (Remote Employment Act, 2021)
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Key facts
Remote work permit is a nomad / remote work route for Grenada. Applicants need income of XCD 100k+ a year ≈ $37k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- XCD 100k+ a year ≈ $37k
- Government fees
- $1,500 · +2 more
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 3 government fees listed below; income to show XCD 100k+/yr ≈ $37k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$1,500 · +2 more
- $1,500Application fee, individual (EC$4,050).
- $2,000Application fee, individual and up to 3 dependants (EC$5,400); US$200 per additional dependant.
- $1,400Renewal fee, individual; US$1,900 with up to 3 dependants.
Shown, not spentXCD 100k+/yr ≈ $37k
- XCD 100,000 a year (≈ $37,000)Actual annual income generated outside Grenada, with proof it will continue through the permit period.
RenewalRenewable
The permit can be renewed for up to one year at a time; apply in writing at least 30 days before it expires, with proof of continuing income of at least EC$100,000 a year from outside Grenada.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Remote-work permit holders and their dependants are treated as not resident for the purposes of the Immigration Act, so this time does not build toward permanent residence.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Remote-work permit holders and their dependants are treated as not resident for the purposes of the Citizenship Act, so this time does not count toward citizenship.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Work rights are limited
- Not open to passports from Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and 2 more
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a non-national who is not a citizen of Grenada or an OECS Protocol Member State.
What you must show and pay4
- Income of at least XCD 100,000 a year (≈ $37,000) · Actual annual income generated outside Grenada, with proof it will continue through the permit period.
- A fee of $1,500 · Application fee, individual (EC$4,050).
- A fee of $2,000 · Application fee, individual and up to 3 dependants (EC$5,400); US$200 per additional dependant.
- A fee of $1,400 · Renewal fee, individual; US$1,900 with up to 3 dependants.
Documents4
- A passport valid for the permit period is required.
- Visa proof is required where applicable.
- Health insurance for the period is required.
- A police certificate is required, including for dependants over 16.
After you arrive2
- The holder and dependants may not take employment in Grenada, run a business or sell services for a fee in Grenada.
- Dependants may not enrol in public educational institutions.
What happens at day 183
How Grenada decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a year of assessmentResident in Grenada if physically present for not less than 183 days in the year of assessment (definition of resident in Grenada, para (a)(ii)); a permanent place of abode in Grenada plus some presence also qualifies
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
The Income Tax Act defines assessable income of both residents and non-residents as amounts accrued from sources in Grenada, so foreign-source income of a Grenada resident is outside the charge to tax unless it is deemed to arise in Grenada (for example employment exercised outside Grenada by an ordinarily resident person where payment is charged directly to a Grenadian source).
- Regime tied to this route
Remote-work permit income tax exemption · Tax relief
No Grenadian income tax is payable on income generated outside Grenada by a remote-work permit holder or dependant, who are also deemed non-resident for the Citizenship Act, Immigration Act and Representation of the People Act.
All tax rules for Grenada Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Health insurance for the period is required
- Police certificate and civil documents
A police certificate is required, including for dependants over 16
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Permit for non-nationals to work remotely from Grenada for a foreign employer or business, valid up to one year and renewable. 1
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least XCD 100,000 a year (≈ $37,000) · Actual annual income generated outside Grenada, with proof it will continue through the permit period. 1
- A fee of $1,500 · Application fee, individual (EC$4,050). 1
- A fee of $2,000 · Application fee, individual and up to 3 dependants (EC$5,400); US$200 per additional dependant. 1
- A fee of $1,400 · Renewal fee, individual; US$1,900 with up to 3 dependants. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a non-national who is not a citizen of Grenada or an OECS Protocol Member State. 1
- A passport valid for the permit period is required. 1
- Visa proof is required where applicable. 1
- Health insurance for the period is required. 1
- A police certificate is required, including for dependants over 16. 1
- The holder and dependants may not take employment in Grenada, run a business or sell services for a fee in Grenada. 1
- Dependants may not enrol in public educational institutions. 1
Stay
- Valid for a period not exceeding one year; renewable for up to one year at a time on application at least 30 days before expiry.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-nationals only: citizens of Grenada and of the other OECS Protocol Member States (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) cannot use the remote-work permit. Not open to: Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, VC.
Work
Remote work for employers or clients outside Grenada only.
Family
Dependants: spouse, children under 18, wards, parents and parents-in-law, grandchildren.
Official sources
- Remote Employment Act, 2021 (Act No. 3 of 2021) · Government of Grenada (laws.gov.gd) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2021-07-09
Remote work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote work permit | Needs income of XCD 100k+ a year ≈ $37k | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Digital nomad visa V Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only |
| Remote worker stay Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad residence Argentina | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Remote work permit?
Income of at least XCD 100,000 a year (≈ $37,000). Actual annual income generated outside Grenada, with proof it will continue through the permit period. A fee of $1,500. Application fee, individual (EC$4,050). A fee of $2,000. Application fee, individual and up to 3 dependants (EC$5,400); US$200 per additional dependant. A fee of $1,400. Renewal fee, individual; US$1,900 with up to 3 dependants.
How long can I stay on the Remote work permit?
Valid for a period not exceeding one year; renewable for up to one year at a time on application at least 30 days before expiry.
Can I work on the Remote work permit?
Limited. Remote work for employers or clients outside Grenada only.
Can I bring my family on the Remote work permit?
Dependants: spouse, children under 18, wards, parents and parents-in-law, grandchildren.
Who can apply for the Remote work permit?
Non-nationals only: citizens of Grenada and of the other OECS Protocol Member States (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) cannot use the remote-work permit. Not open to: Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, VC.
Does the Remote work permit lead to permanent residence in Grenada?
Time on the Remote work permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Grenada. Time on the Remote work permit doesn't count toward citizenship.
Is there a tax break for Remote work permit holders in Grenada?
Remote-work permit income tax exemption: No Grenadian income tax is payable on income generated outside Grenada by a remote-work permit holder or dependant, who are also deemed non-resident for the Citizenship Act, Immigration Act and Representation of the People Act. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Remote-work permit income tax exemption
Tax relief
Details
- On: Income generated outside Grenada
No Grenadian income tax is payable on income generated outside Grenada by a remote-work permit holder or dependant, who are also deemed non-resident for the Citizenship Act, Immigration Act and Representation of the People Act.
Taxed on
Income generated outside Grenada
Who it applies to
- Holder of a remote-work permit and dependants, for the permit period.
Exclusions
- Income from employment or services in Grenada is outside the permit conditions.
Tax residence
Permit holders are presumed non-resident for the three Acts listed.
Visas
Tied to the remote-work permit under the Remote Employment Act, 2021.
Other taxes
Conditional duty exemptions on personal effects are listed in Schedule III of the Act.
Checked against official sources on , some details partly verifiedChange log
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Remote Employment Act, 2021 (Act No. 3 of 2021) · Government of Grenada (laws.gov.gd) · checked 2026-10-10
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