Grenada · Work
Grenada Work permit
First stay: 1 yr
Work permit (Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act, Cap. 115)
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Key facts
Work permit is a work route for Grenada. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- XCD 100 ≈ $37 · +3 more
- Processing
- 12 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 4 government fees listed below; decision: 12 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesXCD 100 ≈ $37 · +3 more
- XCD 100 (≈ $37)Non-refundable application form fee; further approval fees depend on the worker category (SRO 24 of 2017); late renewal penalty EC$100.
- XCD 1,000 a year (≈ $370)Work permit approval fee per desired year of employment for nationals of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba; OECS citizens and CARICOM skills certificate holders are exempt.
- XCD 3,000 a year (≈ $1,110)Work permit approval fee per desired year for other Commonwealth, North American, United Kingdom and European Union nationals.
- XCD 5,000 a year (≈ $1,850)Work permit approval fee per desired year for all other foreign nationals.
RenewalRenewable
Work permits last one year. Apply to renew three months before expiry; renewal applies only to the same position with the same employer, and a new permit is needed to change employer.
Permanent residenceConditions
The Work to Residency category is described as a pathway to residency. The Minister may grant permanent residence to an applicant of good character who intends to live in Grenada permanently.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
Naturalisation needs 12 months of residence in Grenada immediately before applying and at least 5 years of residence or government service in the 7 years before that, plus good character, adequate English and an intention to live in Grenada.
Processing12 working days
By regulation new and renewal work permit applications must be processed within 12 working days when all documents are in order.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a job offer from an employer in Grenada
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Employers must meet minimum wage and National Insurance Scheme obligations.
What you must show and pay4
- A fee of XCD 100 (≈ $37) · Non-refundable application form fee; further approval fees depend on the worker category (SRO 24 of 2017); late renewal penalty EC$100.
- A fee of XCD 1,000 a year (≈ $370) · Work permit approval fee per desired year of employment for nationals of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba; OECS citizens and CARICOM skills certificate holders are exempt.
- A fee of XCD 3,000 a year (≈ $1,110) · Work permit approval fee per desired year for other Commonwealth, North American, United Kingdom and European Union nationals.
- A fee of XCD 5,000 a year (≈ $1,850) · Work permit approval fee per desired year for all other foreign nationals.
Documents4
- A passport copy is required.
- Police clearance is required.
- Notarised qualifications are required.
- A letter to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour is required.
Steps1
- The employer submits the application.
What happens at day 183
How Grenada decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
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).
- Special regime
Income tax charged on income accrued from sources in Grenada · Tax relief
All tax rules for Grenada Tax records checked
Full official text
Foreign nationals need a work permit granted by the Minister for Labour and approval from Immigration before starting work; categories include Work to Residency, Essential Skills, Specific Purpose or Event, and Students/Trainees. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of XCD 100 (≈ $37) · Non-refundable application form fee; further approval fees depend on the worker category (SRO 24 of 2017); late renewal penalty EC$100. 1
- A fee of XCD 1,000 a year (≈ $370) · Work permit approval fee per desired year of employment for nationals of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba; OECS citizens and CARICOM skills certificate holders are exempt. 1
- A fee of XCD 3,000 a year (≈ $1,110) · Work permit approval fee per desired year for other Commonwealth, North American, United Kingdom and European Union nationals. 1
- A fee of XCD 5,000 a year (≈ $1,850) · Work permit approval fee per desired year for all other foreign nationals. 1
Requirements
- Employers must meet minimum wage and National Insurance Scheme obligations. 1 2
- A passport copy is required. 1 2
- Police clearance is required. 1 2
- Notarised qualifications are required. 1 2
- A letter to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour is required. 1 2
- The employer submits the application. 1 2
Stay
- Work permits are granted for one year.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- 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.
Work
Work for the employer named on the permit; dependants' work permits are assessed separately.
Family
Applications by dependants for work permits are assessed in their own right.
Official sources
- Labour work permit guide · Department of Labour, Grenada · checked 2026-10-12
- Work Permits · Department of Labour, Grenada · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Act, Cap. 145 (with permanent residence fee regulations) · Government of Grenada (laws.gov.gd) · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship Act, Cap. 54 · Government of Grenada · checked 2026-10-11
Work permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Internship work permit | – | 1 yr | – |
| Job-offer residence Mexico | – | 4 yr | – |
| Internationalisation visa M Colombia | – | 3 yr | – |
| Scientist/professional permit Costa Rica | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work permit?
A fee of XCD 100 (≈ $37). Non-refundable application form fee; further approval fees depend on the worker category (SRO 24 of 2017); late renewal penalty EC$100. A fee of XCD 1,000 a year (≈ $370). Work permit approval fee per desired year of employment for nationals of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Cuba; OECS citizens and CARICOM skills certificate holders are exempt. A fee of XCD 3,000 a year (≈ $1,110). Work permit approval fee per desired year for other Commonwealth, North American, United Kingdom and European Union nationals. A fee of XCD 5,000 a year (≈ $1,850). Work permit approval fee per desired year for all other foreign nationals.
How long can I stay on the Work permit?
Work permits are granted for one year.
How long does the Work permit take to process?
By regulation new and renewal work permit applications must be processed within 12 working days when all documents are in order.
Can I work on the Work permit?
Work for the employer named on the permit; dependants' work permits are assessed separately.
Can I bring my family on the Work permit?
Applications by dependants for work permits are assessed in their own right.
Does the Work permit lead to permanent residence in Grenada?
The Work to Residency category is described as a pathway to residency. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
Is there a tax break for Work permit holders in Grenada?
Grenada: income tax charged on income accrued from sources in Grenada: 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). It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Grenada: income tax charged on income accrued from sources in Grenada
Tax relief
Details
- On: Amounts accrued directly or indirectly from sources in Grenada (s.8)
- Who: Applies to residents and non-residents alike
- Limit: XCD 24k/yr ≈ $8,890
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).
Taxed on
Amounts accrued directly or indirectly from sources in Grenada (s.8), with deemed Grenadian sources in s.10; individual rates in the Fifth Schedule: 10% on the first XCD 24,000 (≈ $8,890) of chargeable income (15% before 1 January 2017, changed by SRO 2 of 2017) and 30% on the excess (SRO 1 of 2014).
Who it applies to
- Applies to residents and non-residents alike; individual resident if present for 183 days, or with a permanent place of abode and some presence.
Exclusions
- Income deemed to accrue from Grenadian sources under s.10 is taxable even if earned abroad.
- Interest accruing to banks and banking businesses in Grenada is taxable whether or not received in Grenada.
Limits
- XCD 24,000 a year (≈ $8,890) · Chargeable income up to this amount taxed at 10% (15% before 1 January 2017); the excess at 30%.
Days in the country
- At least 183 days in year of assessment · Resident 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
Tax residence
Statutory residence by 183 days or permanent abode with some presence; the scope-of-charge rule (s.8) uses sources in Grenada for residents and non-residents.
Visas
The tax treatment follows from the Income Tax Act and is independent of citizenship-by-investment or residence permit status.
Other taxes
Company rate under SRO 1 of 2014 is 30%.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Labour work permit guide · Department of Labour, Grenada · checked 2026-10-12
- Work Permits · Department of Labour, Grenada · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration Act, Cap. 145 (with permanent residence fee regulations) · Government of Grenada (laws.gov.gd) · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizenship Act, Cap. 54 · Government of Grenada · checked 2026-10-11
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