Passports & Visas

All applicants are expected to have a current, valid passport at the time of admission.  Depending upon your nationality and destination, you may also require a visa to travel to or through countries at various points in your program of study.

Please keep in mind that immigration regulations are ever changing and can be complex.  You should familiarize yourself with the general visa requirements for your entire program and keep abreast of changes as you progress through the different phases of your program. 

Visa for Entry to Grenada
Accepted students do not require a visa in advance of travel to Grenada.  All students must travel with these documents readily available (on their person):

• A valid passport
• SGU letter of acceptance
• SGU letter to the Immigration Officer
• Copy of the letter from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to American Airlines

Citizens of the USA, Canada, CARICOM countries, United Kingdom, some Commonwealth countries, some European Union countries and those countries with which Grenada has Visa Waiver agreements are considered VISA EXEMPT and DO NOT require a visa to enter Grenada [Please see below for list of visa exempt countries].  These students are given authorization to remain in Grenada up until the time of their return ticket or the end of term.    Since it is not mandatory for students to have a return ticket, they may receive authorization for a maximum of one (1) year. This is at the discretion of the Grenada Immigration Officer.

Students who are citizens of countries requiring visas* are processed upon arrival and, once a visa is issued, will receive authorization to remain in Grenada in the same manner as stated above.

Students who do not receive authorization to remain in Grenada through the end of the term or who, for other reasons, would like to extend their stay, can do so at the main Immigration Office in St. George (Botanical Gardens) at no charge.
Family members (spouse and children) traveling with students will receive the same duration as the student.

Family members (spouse and children) not traveling with the student will be processed as a visitor to Grenada upon arrival and will then, if necessary,  have to seek an extension at the  main Immigration Office in St. George (Botanical Gardens).
Other family members (parents, siblings, etc) will be treated as visitors to Grenada. Extensions may then be sought if needed.

Extensions for ALL family members carry a nominal fee.

*Recently the Grenada Immigration authorities made changes to their list of countries that do not require visas to enter Grenada.  If your country is not listed below, then you will need to apply for a visa upon arrival:

Visas for Grenada may be obtained at any of Grenada’s diplomatic and consular missions . Most students will be unable to get to one of Grenada’s overseas missions and can apply for the visa upon arrival.  It is NOT NECESSARY to have the visa to travel.

If you need to apply for a visa on arrival, you MUST send in advance of your travel, via email or fax, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grenada, or directly to the Grenada Passport and Immigration Office the following:

• Name (as on passport)
• Passport number
• Date of Issue
• Date of Expiry
• Purpose of Visit
• Length of Stay
• A scanned copy of the biometrics page of the passport

On arrival in Grenada, you should present all relevant documents (including letters of acceptance & letter to immigration authorities) and 2 passport sized photographs.  The cost of the visa is EC$ 100 (approx US $45) for single entry and EC $250 (approx US$90) for multiple entry. 

The contact details for the Ministry and the Passport and Immigration Office are as follows:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministerial Complex
Botanical Gardens
Tanteen St George’s, Grenada
Tel: (473) 440-2640/2712
Fax: (473) 440-4184Email: foreignaffairsgrenada@gmail.com
foreignaffairs@gov.gd

Passport & Immigration Office
Ministerial Complex
Botanical Gardens
Tanteen
St George’s, Grenada
Tel: (473) 440-2456/4765
Fax: (473) 440-4165
Email: immigrationgnd@spiceisle.com
For a complete listing of countries that are visa exempt or to locate a Grenada consular office, please visit www.grenadaconsulate.com. 

Transit Visa
Depending upon your citizenship and itinerary, you may need to obtain a visa for the countries you will transit through when en route to Grenada.  Please look into this early on so you have all the necessary documentation in place for traveling.  If you require a US or UK (or other country) transit visa, you will need to request a letter from the University and possibly the Grenada Immigration Authority in support of your transit visa application. We will provide supporting documentation upon receipt of your deposit payment.  Please allow enough time to secure the transit visa when you are making your payment and travel arrangements.