Customs & Immigration
Customs & Immigration
GEORGE’S. No other hospital laboratory tests
results will be accepted.
Customs & IMMIGRATION
CUSTOMS
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.
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:
• The Environment Levy, which must be paid
on white goods coming into the country at
a rate of 1%
• A custom’s service charge of 5% on the CIF.
All concessionaires must provide Customs
with :
• A licence / company registration, proving
the right to operate their business in
Grenada
• 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.
CREATING A BOND
Follows the same steps as a regular import
declaration.
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.
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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.
3. After Validation, the system will display:
‘A Declarant Reference Number’, a
‘Customs Reference Number’, and an
‘Assessment Reference Number’.
4. Proceed to cashier to make payment.
WAREHOUSING
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.
CONCESSIONS PEN DING APPROVAL
In some cases qualifying investment projects
can obtain exemption from duties pending
cabinet approval. This process can be
facilitated by GIDC.
BROKER’S FEES
By Customs Brokers may vary. Generally
Brokers fees are charged based on the value of
the impoted item.
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.
At the expiration of a visitor’s visa, should
additional stay time be needed, one should
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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.
RESIDENCY & CITIZENSHIP
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
• 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
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.
APPLICABLE FEES
Persons from OECS - US$348
Other countries - US$1873
GRENADIAN CITIZENSHIP
A person can apply for Grenadian Citizenship
under the following three circumstances
AS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GRENADIAN PARENTS
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 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.
APPLICABLE FEES
Commonwealth Citizen - US$1124
Citizen of Cuba - US$1124
Caricom Citizen - US$1124
British Subjects - US$1124
Others - US$2809
VISA THROUGH A GRENADA CONSULATE OFFICE
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 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
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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.
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.
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.
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