Comprehensive grenada police clearance guide — gov-sourced 2026 procedures.
Overview
Grenada CBI requires comprehensive police clearance certificates from country of citizenship + every country of significant residence (6+ months as adult since age 16). Certificates must be apostilled (Hague countries) or legalised (non-Hague) and accompanied by certified English translations. Validity typically 3-6 months. The Authorised Local Agent coordinates the multi-country police clearance process given its complexity. Comprehensive due diligence firms then verify the certificates against international criminal databases (Interpol I-24/7, World-Check, Dow Jones Risk + Compliance) and adverse media reports. For US E-2 pathway applicants after Grenada CBI, additional FBI background check + US State Department apostille typically required for the US E-2 visa application. This means US E-2 path applicants need TWO sets of FBI background checks + apostilles: one for Grenada CBI + one for US E-2 application. Realistic timeline: 8-16 weeks for full Grenada CBI police clearance preparation; additional 8-12 weeks for parallel US E-2 FBI check + apostille if pursuing E-2 path. Realistic cost: USD 500-2,000 for typical Grenada CBI police clearances; additional USD 200-500 for US E-2 separate FBI + apostille. For internationally-mobile applicants with 5+ country residence history, costs can exceed USD 3,000.
Procedures + Requirements
| Item | Authority | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of citizenship clearance | All applicants 16+ | 3-6 months | Most fundamental |
| Country of 6+ months residence | All applicants 16+ | 3-6 months | Each since age 16 |
| Spouse + dependents | All 16+ | 3-6 months | Per person |
| Apostille from country of origin | Required Hague | — | Or dual legalisation non-Hague |
| English translation | If not English | USD 30-100/page | Required |
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Police clearance from every country?
Yes — citizenship + every 6+ months adult residence (since age 16).
How recent?
3-6 months from issuance.
FBI for Grenada CBI?
fbi.gov USD 18 (digital) or Channeler USD 50+. State Dept apostille USD 8.
Country doesn't issue?
Alternative documentation: notarised affidavit, embassy confirmation.
Russian/Belarusian applicants?
Enhanced scrutiny.
US E-2 separate FBI check?
Yes — additional FBI + apostille for US E-2.
Cost?
USD 500-2,000 typical for clearances + apostille + translation.
Agent obtains?
Coordinates; original certificates typically your responsibility.