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GrenadaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Grenada Work Permit (Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act, Cap. 115)

Employers in Grenada must get a work permit from the Ministry of Labour for each foreign national they employ, including permanent residence holders. Permits are given only for skills that are not available or are in short supply in Grenada, and the job should be advertised locally first. Permits last one year and are renewed for the same job with the same employer. The annual fee depends on the worker's nationality.

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Life in Grenada

Money

3

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar

XCD

East Caribbean Dollar

Cost of living

62

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

—

Income tax (national)

VAT 15%

First XCD 36,000 a year exempt; 10% on the next XCD 24,000; top rate on income above XCD 60,000 not confirmed (30% in the 2017 IRD notice, reported as cut to 28% from 2019).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals (and permanent residents of Grenada who are not citizens) with a job offer from a Grenadian employer; also self-employed foreign nationals.

Eligibility

  • Skills shortage

    Work permits are given only for skills that are not available or are in short supply in Grenada; the post should be advertised locally and evidence produced.

  • Employer applies for its own staff

    Employers may only apply for their own foreign employees and cannot act as agents for other organisations. An agent such as an attorney may help but is not required.

  • Employer compliance

    Employer must show tax compliance (Inland Revenue) and National Insurance Scheme registration/compliance; applications are not processed without proof of registration.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementEnglish
  • Document checklistApplication form in duplicate with company stamp (SRO 24/2017, Annex 1)
  • FeesApplication form (non-refundable)

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