Following the latest data from Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency (IMA), Nigeria has emerged as the leading source of applications for Grenada’s Citizenship in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Nigerians accounted for 16% of all applications received year-to-date, surpassing traditional top markets. According to The Cable, China followed with 12 percent, Iraq with nine percent, the United States seven percent, and Pakistan five percent.
Egypt, India, Lebanon, Vietnam and Turkey each accounted for three percent of applications. South Africa and Syria also recorded three percent each, while the United Kingdom (UK), Ukraine, Algeria, the Philippines, Myanmar and Uzbekistan made up two percent apiece. Other countries collectively represented 19 percent of total applications.
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In Q4 alone, the agency revealed that Grenada received 128 citizenship applications and processed 161. Of these, 154 were approved and seven denied. The agency said 99 new citizens were granted citizenship in Q4, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,124.
The Caribbean country operates a citizenship-by-investment programme that allows foreign nationals to obtain citizenship through approved investments, including contributions to the National Transformation Fund or real estate projects. Grenadian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom.
