{"slug":"grenada","title":"Grenada travel advice","updated_at":"2025-12-10T13:53:19+00:00","reviewed_at":"2025-12-10T13:53:19Z","change_description":"New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).","web_url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/grenada","entry_requirements_html":"<p>This information is for people travelling on a full <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/types-of-british-nationality\">‘British citizen’ passport</a> from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Grenada’s current rules for the most common types of travel.</p>\n\n<p>The authorities in Grenada set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://grenada-highcommission.co.uk/\">Grenadian High Commission in the UK</a>. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"passport-validity-requirements\">Passport validity requirements </h2>\n\n<p>To visit Grenada, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.  </p>\n\n<p>Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew\">Renew your passport</a> if you need to.  </p>\n\n<p>You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. </p>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Warning\" class=\"application-notice help-notice\">\n<p>Make sure you get your passport stamped. </p>\n</div>\n\n<p>Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport. If you do not get a stamp in your passport, you’ll be considered an illegal visitor.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"dual-nationals\">Dual nationals</h2>\n\n<p>When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports\">British passport</a> or <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/right-of-abode/apply-for-a-certificate-of-entitlement\">certificate of entitlement</a>. See <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dual-citizenship\">Dual citizenship</a>.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"visa-requirements\">Visa requirements </h2>\n\n<p>You can visit Grenada without a visa.  </p>\n\n<p>On entry, you’ll be allowed to stay for a maximum period of 3 months. </p>\n\n<p>To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Grenada Immigration Department’s entry requirements. </p>\n\n<p>It’s illegal to overstay the entry period or to work without a work permit. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"vaccine-requirements\">Vaccine requirements  </h2>\n\n<p>To enter Grenada, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://nathnacyfzone.org.uk/factsheet/65/countries-with-risk-of-yellow-fever-transmission\">country listed as a transmission risk</a>.</p>\n\n<p>For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/93/grenada#Vaccine_Recommendations\">TravelHealthPro’s Grenada guide</a>. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"customs-rules\">Customs rules </h2>\n\n<p>There are strict rules about <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://grenadacustoms.com/\">goods you can take into or out of Grenada</a>. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. </p>\n\n","safety_html":"<h2 id=\"terrorism\">Terrorism</h2>\n\n<p>There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.      </p>\n\n<p>UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/runhidetell/\">staying safe</a> and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reduce-your-risk-from-terrorism-while-abroad\">how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"terrorism-in-grenada\">Terrorism in Grenada </h3>\n\n<p>Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Grenada, attacks cannot be ruled out. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"crime\">Crime </h2>\n\n<p>Most crime in Grenada is non-violent and opportunistic, such as thefts of unattended items or burglaries from villas or cars. There are occasional violent crimes including armed robbery and sexual assault. </p>\n\n<p>To reduce the risk to yourself and your belongings: </p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>make sure your accommodation is secure – this also applies if you’re staying on a yacht </li>\n  <li>take care when walking alone off main roads</li>\n  <li>take particular care around large gatherings, including street and beach parties, especially after dark or during the festival season</li>\n  <li>avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark </li>\n  <li>only use licensed taxis </li>\n  <li>do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery </li>\n  <li>keep valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box </li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"laws-and-cultural-differences\">Laws and cultural differences  </h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"laws-on-clothing\">Laws on clothing </h3>\n\n<p>It’s illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"illegal-drugs-penalties\">Illegal drugs penalties </h3>\n\n<p>There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"lgbt-travellers\">LGBT+ travellers </h3>\n\n<p>Local attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Grenada. Showing affection in public could receive unwanted and negative attention. It is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples to show affection in public in Grenada. </p>\n\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-foreign-travel-advice\">advice for LGBT+ travellers</a>. </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"outdoor-activities-and-adventure-tourism\">Outdoor activities and adventure tourism  </h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"swimming-safety\">Swimming safety </h3>\n\n<p>Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags. Get local advice before swimming.</p>\n\n<p>See <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.rlss.org.uk/safety-on-holiday\">water safety on holiday</a> from the Royal Life Saving Society.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"transport-risks\">Transport risks  </h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"road-travel\">Road travel  </h3>\n\n<p>If you are planning to drive, see <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad\">information on driving abroad</a>. You must have a temporary Grenadian driving licence. Your car hire company will help you get one, and you’ll need to show a UK driving licence.  </p>\n\n<p>Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an international driving permit (<abbr title=\"International driving permit\">IDP</abbr>). </p>\n\n<p>Roads can have potholes and speed bumps. Minor roads and roads in rural areas are often narrow and may have blind corners. Drivers do not always use indicators. Pedestrians often walk on the roads. </p>\n\n<p>Some roads are unlit at night. Road signs and hazards may not be easily visible. </p>\n\n<p>Do not stop if you’re flagged down by pedestrians. Keep car doors locked when driving. If you have an accident, call the police and do not move the vehicle. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"taxis-and-minibuses\">Taxis and minibuses </h3>\n\n<p>Taxis are not metered. There are standard taxi fares for most destinations. To avoid being overcharged, agree the fare in local currency with the driver before you set off. You can often pay in US dollars as well as East Caribbean dollars. </p>\n\n<p>If you use private taxis, you can ask the driver to observe speed limits, but minibus drivers often exceed them.  </p>\n\n<h2 id=\"extreme-weather-and-natural-disasters\">Extreme weather and natural disasters </h2>\n\n<p>Find out what you can do to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tropical-cyclones\">prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"hurricanes\">Hurricanes  </h3>\n\n<p>Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in July 2024, and there continues to be reduced tourist infrastructure as rebuilding efforts continue. If you plan to travel to either island, check with your travel agent or accommodation provider about any disruption you may face.</p>\n\n<p>The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Monitor local news and check the warnings on the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/\">US National Hurricane Center</a>. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"earthquakes\">Earthquakes  </h3>\n\n<p>Earthquakes are a risk in the Caribbean and tremors are occasionally felt in Grenada. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes\">what to do before, during and after an earthquake</a>. </p>\n\n<h3 id=\"volcanic-eruptions\">Volcanic eruptions </h3>\n\n<p>Check the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://uwiseismic.com/volcanoes/kick-em-jenny/kej-monitoring/\">alert level of the underwater volcano ‘Kick ‘em Jenny’</a>, located 5 miles off the coast of Grenada. Observe any maritime exclusion zones and follow the advice of the local authorities if there is increased activity or an eruption.</p>\n\n","customs_snippets":["You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.","do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery","Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.","To avoid being overcharged, agree the fare in local currency with the driver before you set off."]}
