How Astons Secured Grenada Citizenship for Linda’s Visa-Free China Visits

Even holders of the world’s strongest passports sometimes face entry restrictions to certain countries. For US citizens, China’s visa service can be a barrier: recently, obtaining a visa has become more difficult, with delays becoming more common. For our client Linda, whose only son lives in China, the ability to visit the country without obstacles became essential. She contacted Astons to find an effective solution that would grant her visa-free access to China and a second home for retirement or in case of political instability.

Our client Linda lives in New York. She has travelled extensively and is used to open borders: a US passport typically requires few visas. However, her son moved to China: he has been head of department at an international company in Shanghai for over four years, and recently had a daughter. US citizens require a visa to enter China, and the process became a frustrating challenge. Moreover, a visa agent warned Linda that it would likely become even harder in future due to increased tensions between the countries.

A childhood friend recommended Linda to contact Astons, having used our services a few years earlier to obtain Spanish residence by investment. We thoroughly analysed Linda’s situation, budget and goals. In addition to visa-free access to China, she wanted citizenship of a country with a comfortable climate and good quality of life – a place she could move to upon retirement or if political tensions increased.

Astons’ experts recommended Grenada’s investment citizenship programme. A Caribbean passport allows visa-free access to China, the process can be completed entirely remotely, and there is no requirement to reside in the country.

Grenada offers two investment routes to citizenship: a non-refundable contribution of $235,000 to the National Transformation Fund, or investment in real estate from $270,000 plus a government contribution of $50,000. The benefit of the second option is that the property can be sold after 5 years without losing the passport. We recommended Linda invest in one of the government-approved projects – a 5-star hotel by a reputable and well-known developer.

1. Consultation with an Astons immigration specialist and preparation of the immigration case
Our experts explained the citizenship-by-investment process in detail and conducted a preliminary background check.

2. Choosing the investment option

Linda opted for the real estate route, selecting a share in a government-approved hotel project.

3. Document preparation and application submission

Astons’ experienced lawyers compiled the necessary list of documents and assisted with collection. The entire package was reviewed for compliance with programme requirements and sent to a licensed local agent in Grenada.

4. Application review and Due Diligence check

Linda’s case underwent a comprehensive Due Diligence background check to confirm the authenticity of the information and her eligibility under Grenada’s citizenship programme.

5. Receiving preliminary approval

Linda received written preliminary approval from the Government of Grenada.

An important advantage of all Caribbean programmes is that the main investment amount is made only after approval. This minimises the risk of financial loss. However, the applicant must demonstrate proof of funds and their legal origin.

6. Making the investment

After receiving approval, Linda completed her investment by acquiring a share in a five-star hotel in Grenada worth $270,000.

7. Receiving the passport

After completing all formalities, Linda took the oath of allegiance and received her certificate of naturalisation, confirming her citizenship, followed by her national ID card and passport. She did not need to visit the country to obtain citizenship.

• Property investment: $270,000
• Government contribution: $50,000
• Due Diligence fee: $5,000
• Processing fee: $1,500
• Application fee: $1,500
• Interview fee: $1,500

Additional expenses:

Astons services – calculated individually.

Total excluding additional expenses: $329,000

The second passport process took 11 months. Now Linda can visit her family in China at any time without applying for a visa.
She plans to spend one of the upcoming long weekends in Grenada to better explore the country she now calls her second home.

• Visa-free access to 140+ countries worldwide
• Second citizenship from $235,000 for a family of 4
• Passports for the entire family, including spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and unmarried siblings
• Fast processing through investment in from 10 months
• No requirement to live in the country before or after obtaining citizenship
• No taxes on global income, inheritance, or wealth
• Access to the US E-2 visa
• Real estate investment in hotel property with income potential and the option to sell after 5 years

We help clients around the world to obtain second citizenship or residency by investment quickly and effortlessly. Our experts handle all bureaucratic matters and find solutions even in the most complex cases, relying on deep expertise in international law and immigration regulations. Contact us for a free consultation — we’ll take care of the rest.