International Removals UK to Grenada

It takes 12 days to ship your items from Portsmouth to the port of St George’s in Grenada. You’ll also need to factor in the time it takes to collect and pack your items in the UK, customs clearance and final delivery in Grenada.

Citizens of Grenada who have lived abroad for at least 2 years can import personal effects and household items duty-free provided they can prove their residence and owned and used their items for longer than 6 months. New residents moving to Grenada can also import these items duty-free if they can prove they have owned the items for longer than 6 months. Those who are not relocating permanently and/or those importing new items will pay between 5% and 40% of the item's CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) and 15% VAT.

Visit the Grenada Customs & Excise Department for more information.

We will work with you to gather the following documents so we can ship your items to Grenada:

• A copy of your passport including the visa page
• A valid residence or work permit
• A Bill of Lading which is issued by 1st Move International and highlights the contents of the shipment
• An inventory list
• Customs declaration form (C82 Form)

All documents can be uploaded via our secure document transfer page.

British citizens can live in Grenada for up to 6 months without the need for a visa under short-stay tourism terms. If you want to stay longer than this, you’ll need to apply for the relevant visa. The most common visas for those wanting to live and work in Grenada are the Work and Permanent Residence visas.

The Grenada work visa is for those with a confirmed job with a Grenada employer. The visa is valid for 1 year but can typically be renewed in line with your employment contract.

• A UK passport with 6 months remaining
• A complete Work Visa application form
• A job offer in writing from a Grenada employer
• A work permit from the Ministry of Labor in Grenada
• A police clearance certificate from the UK covering the last 6 months

You can find out more about the Work Visa and Work Permit from the Grenada Department of Labour website.

Those who have lived and worked in Grenada for a minimum of 2 years can apply to become a permanent resident.

• A valid UK passport valid for 6 months
• Proof of continued employment for the last 2 years in Grenada
• Proof of compliance with local laws by obtaining a police clearance certificate
• Proof of tax and social security payments during your employment

To find out more about Permanent Residence through employment, contact the Government of Grenada website.

A common way to become a permanent resident is through investment in certain services in Grenada.

• A valid UK passport with 6 months validity
• Either make a one-off investment of $150,000 into a National Transformation Fund or purchase a property worth $220,000. This figure depends on the size of your family
• Provide documentation of the source of funds
• A police clearance certificate
• A medical clearance certificate

Learn more about the requirements for the Grenada Citizenship by Investment route.

Yes, you can import pets into Grenada if you meet the following requirements within a certain timeframe:

You’ll need to get a Health Certificate from a licensed vet within 7 days before travelling.

Your pet must have their rabies vaccination 21 days before arrival in Grenada but no more than 12 months before travelling.

Dogs and cats require an Import Permit from the Grenada Ministry of Agriculture .

Microchips aren’t a requirement, but always recommended for the safety of your pet.

Our free shipping container tracking tool lets you live track your order from the UK to the port in Grenada. Once the shipment has left the UK, we’ll send you your unique tracking code to enter into the tool.

The cost of living in Grenada, not including rent, is 18% higher than in the UK. When you include the price of rent, the cost of living is the same. If you’re moving to Grenada as a family of four, you can expect to spend around £2,620 (EC 9,270) per month, not including rent. Rent is significantly higher in the UK than in Grenada, with the average monthly rent for a 3-bedroom city-centre apartment in Grenada costing £528.63 (EC 1,870.33). Basic utilities and restaurant prices are almost 50% cheaper in Grenada than in the UK.

The Ministry of Health manages Grenada’s public healthcare system and is primarily funded by the government. Grenada citizens and residents have access to free healthcare, with many expats opting to take out private health insurance to open up their options. Private healthcare in Grenada offers a higher standard of healthcare than public but comes at a high cost. There is a current shortage of doctors in Grenada which is a big challenge for the country. The government are working on how they can improve the public healthcare system in terms of accessibility and services.

Compulsory education in Grenada begins at the age of 5 in primary school and ends at age 16 in secondary school. Students can choose to continue their studies and sit the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination, which is a requirement if they want to attend university. There aren’t any public British schools in Grenada but there are private schools that cater to British education. Grenada Montessori School and Beacon High School are examples of British schools in Grenada. St. George’s International School is an international school that offers the GCSE qualification but it’s not a primarily British school.

The current job market in Grenada is relatively small, but tourism is the most important sector in the country. Jobs in hospitality, transport and recreation are responsible for a large part of the economy. The country is working towards not relying solely on tourism and instead promoting renewable energy, ICT, and offshore financial services sectors. Agriculture, construction, education and healthcare are also important industries in Grenada, creating many jobs for the public. All of these industries offer job opportunities for expats looking for work in Grenada.