How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Grenada

By Joshua Idahosa

26 November 2016

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About Grenada

Grenada is a Caribbean country comprising a main island, also called Grenada, and smaller surrounding islands. It is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. St George’s is its capital, with the East Caribbean dollar as the currency in use and English as its official language.

Grenada climate is tropical, hot and humid in the rainy season and cooled by the trade winds in the dry season. Dubbed the “Spice Isle,” the hilly main island is home to numerous nutmeg plantations of which it is one of the world's largest exporters. St. George’s, whose colorful homes, Georgian buildings and early-18th-century Fort George overlook narrow Carenage Harbor. To the south is Grand Anse Beach, with resorts and bars.

Types of Visa to Grenada

There are several visa types that can be granted to travelers who wish to get into Grenada, and this depends on the purpose of the travel.

  1. Tourism visa
  2. Business visa
  3. Work visa
  4. Transit visa

Where to Go

There is no Grenadian embassy or consulate present in Nigeria, the closest consular office would be the High Commission for Grenada in the United Kingdom.

High Commission for Grenada

The Chapel, Archel Road, West Kensington, London W14 9QH

Phone: +442073854415

Email: office@grenada-highcommission.co.uk

Website: www.grenada-highcommission.co.uk

Requirements

Here is a list of documents that you would be needing when applying for a Grenada business visa.

  1. Visa application form completely filled (in block letters) and signed.

  2. Recent passport sized photographs which captures the full face with a light background is required.

  3. National passport with validity exceeding the expected return date, with at least two blank pages.

  4. Copy of the passports data sheet (page on which the photo is located).

  5. Copies of your previous visas (if any).

  6. A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Grenada and itinerary.

  7. Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Grenada.

  8. Health Insurance. Proof of health insurance covering international travel.

  9. Hotel reservation for the duration of the intended stay in Grenada.

  10. A proof of your civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse if applicable).

  11. Proof of legal stay (if the application is not presented in the country of origin).

  12. Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Grenada.

  13. If you will be receiving financial support from a host or other sponsor in Grenada, their bank statement would be required. Please provide a copy of that individual's bank statement. Please note that the invitation letter from your host should specifically state the types of support they will be providing (financial, accommodations, etc.).

  14. Original Business letter, signed by the inviting company on the company letter paper, providing information about the travel purpose from the sponsoring company in Grenada.

  15. Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, if any exists.

  16. Certificate of employment (if employed).

  17. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.

  18. A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel (if employed).

  19. Trade register excerpt or the like (for self-employed).

  20. Bank statement for the last 3 months.

  21. Proof of group travel (if the travel is going to done in a group).

  22. Trade License (first issued and present renewal).

  23. Visa fees for visa

According to each individual case the competent embassy may request for additional documentation.

For further information, and all types of visas, please call or visit the appropriate consular office.

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