Customs & Immigration
• Bank statement from a financial institution
• Police certificates of character from the
country of origin and Grenada.
• Four passport size photographs certified by
a Justice of the Peace or a Notary Public.
• Original and one photocopy of birth
certificate. (Original Affidavit if name does
not appear on the birth certificate)
• Letter stating the date of arrival in
Customs & IMMIGRATION
CUSTOMS CREATING A BOND BROKER’S FEES
A department of the Ministry of Finance. Their
aim is to protect and collect revenue on dutiable
goods. For the speedy clearance of imports, it
is recommended to employ the services of a
Customs Broker who will be well versed in the
procedures and relevant paperwork required.
Grenada Customs has implemented the globally
recognized Automated System for Customs
Data, more widely known as ASYCUDA. Follows the same steps as a regular import
declaration. Customs Brokerage fees may vary. Generally
Brokers fees are charged based on the value of
the imported item.
CONCESSIONS
All necessary paperwork regarding concessions
should be completed before the importation
of goods. It must be noted that even when
a company has been granted a Duty Free
concession, they are still subject to:
In “Document Library” of ASYCUDA, select the
following path; ASYCUDA - Goods Clearance
- Declaration - Detailed Declaration, then right
click and select “NEW” from the drop-down
menu.
1. Complete Detailed Declaration (SAD) and the
six forms
2. Verify for consistency all mandatory fields
have been entered on all the necessary
forms, this action also calculates the duty
liability.
• The Environment Levy, which must be paid
on white goods coming into the country at
a rate of 1% 3. After Validation, the system will display:
‘A Declarant Reference Number’, a
‘Customs Reference Number’, and an
‘Assessment Reference Number’.
• A custom’s service charge of 5% on the CIF. 4. Proceed to cashier to make payment.
All concessionaires must provide Customs with : WAREHOUSING
• A licence / company registration, proving
the right to operate their business in
Grenada Businesses often enter into an agreement with
customs to have goods stored in a warehouse
under the supervision of two warehouse
registrars and a Customs Broker. This enables
goods in the warehouse to be sold to a third
party and the duty paid to Customs at the time
of each sale instead of paying to clear the whole
container at one time.
• A copy of the concession letter of approval
by the GIDC accompanied by the list of
items being imported.
A BOND
For more convenient clearance of containers on
your own premises or site, businesses must enter
into a bond, to the value of EC$100,000.00. This
must be done through a local bank so therefore
requires that the business has an account with
a local bank.
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CONCESSIONS PENDING APPROVAL
In some cases qualifying investment projects
can obtain exemption from duties pending
cabinet approval. This process can be facilitated
by the GIDC.
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IMMIGRATION ENTRY
Persons entering the country are required to
produce a passport valid for at least six months
at the time of arrival and an immigration card
along with a valid return travel ticket at the
immigration desk. It is a requirement that all
items such as fruits, drugs and vegetables
are declared at the customs desk before
been allowed into the country. Any attempt to
smuggle items illegally through customs will
result in the confiscation of these items and the
person(s) guilty of this offence will be arrested
and made to await a preliminary inquiry in a
Magistrate’s court.
Grenada, purpose of visit, activities
engaged in and reason why applicant would
like to acquire permanent residence status.
• A medical certificate from a registered
practitioner, accompanied by results of the
following tests: Chest X-ray, Malaria blood
smear, Serum creatinine, RPR, VDRL, or
other serologic test for Syphilis, Stool for
culture and microscopic examination.
HIV antibody test, Update immunization status
including measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and
hepatitis B.
The immunization card which is signed and dated
by a registered practitioner.
Application forms are available from the Prime
Ministers Ministry in the Ministerial Complex
and must be signed by a Justice of the Peace
or a Notary Public on completion. All tests MUST
be conducted within six months of the date
of application at the GENERAL HOSPITAL, ST.
GEORGE’S. No other hospital laboratory tests
results will be accepted.
APPLICABLE FEES
At the expiration of a visitor’s visa, should
additional stay time be needed, one should
seek legal counsel or go directly to the head
immigration department at the Botanical
Gardens.
Diplomats,
Dignitaries,
and
Ambassadors are granted specials immunities
and are required to receive clearance at the
immigration desk. Persons from OECS - US $348
RESIDENCY & CITIZENSHIP Completion and submission of Grenadian
Citizenship application forms which must be
accompanied with the following supporting
documents: Four passport size photographs
certified by a Justice of the Peace or a Notary
Public. Medical certificate from a registered
practitioner. Original and one photocopy of birth
certificate. (Original Affidavit if name does not
appear on the birth certificate)
A person can apply for permanent residency
after residing in Grenada a minimum of two
years. The procedure is as follows:
Completion and submission of permanent
residency application forms, accompanied with
the following supporting documents:
• Reference letter from a reputable person in
the country of residence and Grenada
Other countries - US $1873
GRENADIAN CITIZENSHIP
A person can apply for Grenadian Citizenship
under the following three circumstances
AS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GRENADIAN PARENTS
A fee of US$94 is applicable.
AS AN INDIVIDUAL MARRIED TO A GRENADIAN
Completion and submission of Grenadian
Citizenship application forms which must be
accompanied with the following supporting
documents: Reference letter from a reputable
person from country of residence, Bank statement,
Police certificates of character from the country of
origin, Four passport size photographs certified by
a Justice of the Peace or a Notary Public. Original
and one photocopy of birth certificate. (Original
Affidavit if name does not appear on the birth
certificate). Original and one photocopy of birth
certificate of Grenadian spouse. Original and
one photocopy of marriage certificate. Letter of
concurrence from spouse (if spouse is deceased,
the death certificate must be provided)
APPLICABLE FEES
If Spouse is a Grenadian by birth - US$750
If Spouse is a Grenadian by acquisition of
citizenship US$937
AS A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF GRENADA RESIDING IN
THE COUNTRY FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS.
Completion and submission of relevant
application forms which must be accompanied
with the following supporting documents:
reference letter from a reputable person in
Grenada. Bank statement, Police certificate of
character from Grenada. Four passport size
photographs certified by a Justice of the Peace
or a Notary Public. Original and one photocopy of
birth certificate; (Original Affidavit if name does
not appear on the birth certificate). Letter stating
the date of arrival in Grenada, purpose of visit, the
activities engaged in and reason why applicant
would like to acquire permanent residence
status. A medical certificate from a registered
practitioner. All citizenship application forms are
available from the Prime Minister’s Ministry in the
Ministerial Complex.
Application for a VISA should be made at least
three (3) clear weeks before the intended date of
departure. Holders of Visitor’s Visas may not take
up employment in Grenada unless authorised to
do so by the local Ministry of Labour.
Application forms must be accompanied by
your current passport and two passport size
photographs of the applicant.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A GRENADA PASSPORT
Sign and complete all pages of the application
form. Provide two identical passport photos
taken within the last 3 months. Have the
application form and one photo signed by an
‘eligible recommender’. Provide original proof
of Grenadian Citizenship (Birth Certificate/
Citizenship Certificate).
Provide current
Grenadian Passport. Other supporting documents
as required. Pay the appropriate passport fee.
Regular (32 page) - EC $125.00
EMPLOYING CARICOM SKILLED WORKERS
CARICOM Nationals, who are University Graduates
are allowed to move freely in the Region for work
purposes, thereby eliminating the need for work
permits in any of the 12 participating CSME
member states.
SKILLED WORKERS ARE DEFINED AS:
Media Persons, Artists, Musicians, Sportspersons,
Registered Nurses, Teachers, Managerial Staff,
Technical Staff, Artisans, Skilled Workers or
Craftsmen. Persons who have obtained at
least a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree
or equivalent from a recognized university or
college. More details from The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. A Fee of EC$250.00 is charged per
application.
VISA THROUGH A GRENADA CONSULATE OFFICE THE RIGHT OF ESTABLISHMENT pertains to business
providers and the following supporting document
should accompany the application: Proof of
nationality (birth certificate, copy of biographical
page from passport with photo ID), Birth
Certificate, a valid passport, Police certificate
of character, Business Name Registration/
Certificate of Incorporation, Bank statement/
source of financial resources and documents to
demonstrate that the person will be or is engaged
in business.
Foreign applicants should have a valid passport
or an approved travel document to be submitted
with VISA application form. Documents should be
submitted by ‘Registered Mail’ unless delivered in
person. The fee for a Visitor’s Visa is US$100.00
(single entry) or US$250.00 (multiple entries). APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
The following is required at the point of entry: A
valid passport, return ticket, a copy of Contract
for the services to be provided. A six month stay
is usually given and an extension of stay can be
granted if the services are still being provided. BG
APPLICABLE FEES
Commonwealth Citizen - US $1124
Citizen of Cuba - US $1124
Caricom Citizen - US $1124
British Subjects - US $1124
Others - US $2809
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