Manuel Garrido Grenada passports are valid for ten years for adults and five years for children aged 17 and under. Holding a valid passport with more than six months of validity or a Grenada passport renewal for expired passports is essential for Grenadians to travel internationally.
This guide explains how to renew a Grenada passport, including the required documents, renewal fees, and the process in Grenada or at an Embassy or Consulate abroad.
- Grenada passport renewal overview
- Required documents for Grenada passport renewals
- Grenada passport renewal fees
- How to renew a Grenada passport
- Grenada passport renewal time
- Replacing lost, stolen, or damaged Grenada passports
Passport Renewal for Grenada Citizens
Grenada passports are due for renewal after ten or five years, depending on the holder’s age. Whether a Grenada citizen by naturalization or obtained citizenship by investment, applicants must follow the same passport renewal process by submitting the renewal application to the Grenada Immigration and Passport Office or an Embassy or Citizenship Agent overseas.
Grenada passport holders should begin the renewal process at least six months before expiry. This means if your passport expires in September, you should start your Grenadian passport renewal process by March of the same year to avoid disruptions of any travel plans in the near future.
Required Documents to Renew Grenada Passports
These are the required documents for the renewal of your Grenada passport:
- Completed Passport Application Forms
- Two 35 x 45mm digital passport photo in a plain, light-colored background uploaded to IMA’s platform in JPEG/JPG or PNG format
- The expired Grenadian passports (for each family member)
- Consent letter (for children under 16)
Documents must be submitted by registered mail or courier to enable tracking. All original documents will be returned with the new passport.
Grenada Passport Renewal Fees
There are separate fees for investors who obtain Grenada citizenship by investment. The following fees apply.
Renewal for passports with over six months validity
- Legal fees: $350 per passport
- VAT: $105 per passport
- Government fee (adult passport): $700
- Government fee (child’s passport): $500
- Courier fee: $200 (per family)
Renewal for passports with under six months validity
There is a lower government fee for adult and children’s passports due to expire in under six months. The legal, VAT, and courier fees remain the same.
- Government fee (adult passport): $350
- Government fee (child’s passport): $250
Step-by-Step Process to Renew a Grenada Passport
Renewing your Grenada passport is a straightforward process:
- Fill out the passport renewal application form, ensuring all information provided is up-to-date and matches the details on your current passport.
- Obtain passport-sized photos that meet the specified requirements, including no photos older than six months.
- Submit your completed application form, along with the required documents, to the Grenada Immigration and Passport Office, Grenada Embassy or Consulate, or an Authorized Agent.
- Pay the passport renewal fees.
- Await the processing of your passport renewal application.
Passport Renewal Processing Time
Every Friday, Grenada Embassies and Consulates send the week’s passport applications to the Immigration and Passport Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force in St George’s, Grenada for processing. After you complete all formalities and submit your application, it takes around two to three weeks from the Friday following the date of your submission, for your new passport to arrive.
Replacing Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Grenada Passports
An initial step before submitting a new passport application to Grenadian authorities if a passport is lost, stolen, or damaged is to:
- File an incident report at the nearest police station and obtain a police report (for lost of stolen passport)
- Inform the Grenada Passport Office or the Grenada Embassy or Consulate where you are
- Complete an Affidavit Form
- Complete a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passport Report Form
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Common Issues of Grenada Passport Renewals and How to Avoid Them
Incomplete paperwork: A missing document can prolong processing or lead to rejection. Avoid this by checking and rechecking that all required documents are submitted with the application.
Inaccurate information: Even minor errors like misspellings or incorrect personal information setback an application or require resubmission. Verify the details are accurate before applying for renewal.
Delayed processing: High application volumes, incomplete forms, and additional due diligence determine how fast Grenadian authorities issue new biometric passport with an embedded electronic microprocessor. Submitting applications with ample time avoids potential disruption.
Key Points of Grenada Passport Renewal
- Grenada passports are due for renewal after ten years for adults and five years for children.
- Grenada nationals who obtained citizenship through the Grenada by Citizenship by Investment Unit pay higher fees for passport renewal.
- Beginning the renewal process at least six months before the passport expires prevents travel disruptions.
- The renewal fee is $350 for adults and $250 for children for passports with under six months validity and $700 for adults and $500 for children for passports with over six months validity.
- Passport renewal takes two to three weeks on average.
- Replacement for a lost or stolen passport requires a police report and an affidavit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renewing a Grenada Passport
Where is the Grenada passport office?
The Immigration and Passport Office of Grenada is located at the Ministerial Complex, Botanical Gardens, Tanteen, St George’s, Grenada. The mailing address of the Grenada immigration office is:
Immigration Office, 27W4+QHM, St George’s, Grenada. Contact number: +1 473-440-4765
Where are the Grenada embassies and consulates located?
Grenada has diplomatic representation in the following cities and countries:
- Toronto, Canada
- Rabat, Morocco
- Beijing, China
- Dubai, UAE
- Havana, Cuba
- New York, USA
- Miami, USA
- Washington DC, USA
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Brussels, Belgium
- Hong Kong
- Moscow, Russia
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- London, United Kingdom
Where can I get the application form for passport renewal?
You can get a Grenada passport renewal form from the official website of the Government of Grenada, gov.gd.
What documents are required to renew my Grenadian passport?
The documents required to renew your passport are: A completed and signed application form, two passport-sized photographs, and expired or current passport.
How long does the passport renewal process take?
When done remotely by mail or courier through a Grenadian Embassy, Consulate, or high commission, it will take a consular officer anywhere from two to three weeks to process a Grenada passport application.
How can I access Grenada passport renewal from the UK?
For consular services provided by the Grenada passport renewal UK service, you can contact the Grenada High Commission in London.
Can I fill out a Grenada passport renewal online?
The Grenadian passport renewal form is a physical form that must be printed and submitted by mail or in person.
How do I renew my passport in Grenada?
You can renew your passport in Grenada by completing a passport renewal form and submitting it along with the required documents to the Grenada Passport in St George’s.
How much is the passport renewal fee in Grenada?
The Grenada passport renewal fee is $350 for adult passports and $250 for children, excluding legal and courier fees. If the passport is renewed earlier than six months before expiration, the government fee is $700 for adult passports and $500 for children.
How do I change my name on my Grenada passport?
If you have legally changed your name by deed poll, you must provide an official document verifying your new name, such as a marriage or birth certificate.
