Nigeria Grenada citizenship soars as Nigerians become top applicants in 2025, signalling growing interest in Grenada’s investment programme

Nigeria emerged as the leading source of citizenship applications to Grenada in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the Investment Migration Agency (IMA).

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Nigerians accounted for 16 per cent of all applications received year-to-date, the highest share among all applicant countries.

The report showed China ranked second with 12 per cent of applications, followed by Iraq at nine per cent.

The United States contributed seven per cent, while Pakistan represented five per cent.

Additional countries including Egypt, India, Lebanon, Vietnam, Turkey, South Africa, and Syria collectively added 15 per cent to the total submissions.

During the fourth quarter alone, Grenada received 128 new applications and processed 161, demonstrating efforts to clear pending cases. Of those processed, 154 were approved while seven were denied.

The number of new citizens granted nationality in Q4 reached 99, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,124.

The surge reflects sustained appeal of Grenada’s Citizenship-by-Investment programme, which allows foreign nationals to obtain citizenship through approved financial contributions, including investments in government-sanctioned real estate or the National Transformation Fund.

Holders of Grenadian passports enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 destinations, including countries in the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom.

IMA officials emphasised that Nigeria’s strong participation highlights growing confidence in Grenada’s investment offerings.

Analysts attribute the trend to rising global mobility, expanding middle-class interest, and the programme’s reputation for secure and efficient processing.

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The data positions Nigeria at the forefront of international investor interest in Grenada, signalling a deepening economic and personal connection between the two countries.