GoGrenada Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

According to the bilateral agreement, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic, official, or ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for stays in Grenada not exceeding 30 days. If traveling to Georgia for more than 30 days, one must first apply for a visa through the Georgian embassy or consulate abroad, or apply for a visa on arrival from the Georgian immigration office. Holders of Hong Kong SAR passports are eligible for visa free entry into Grenada and stay for six months.

Contact numbers for the immigration office: 1-473-440-2456, 1-473-440-2765.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Inbound passengers can carry 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of wine, 10 liquid ounces of perfume and self use goods with a value of less than 300 EC dollars (US $112) duty-free. Entry and exit passengers are not allowed to carry narcotics, firearms, ammunition, plants, fruits, vegetables, etc.

Special reminder: Airport customs carefully inspect passengers' luggage. Passengers entering and exiting the country are not allowed to carry cash exceeding ten thousand US dollars. Passengers traveling by plane are not allowed to carry more than 100 milliliters of liquid with them. We implement a high tariff policy, and the customs clearance procedures for goods can be entrusted to local agents.

Residency and Naturalization

Nationality and immigration policy: The Constitution of Georgia recognizes dual nationality. Foreigners who are descendants of Grenadans, whose spouse is a citizen of Grenada, or who have resided in Georgia for more than 5 years and have the right of long-term residence in Georgia can apply for citizenship.

Alien residence policy and relevant procedures: foreign citizens who work in Georgia need to apply for a work permit first. The work permit is issued by the Ministry of Labor of Georgia once a year, and the cost varies by country. Chinese citizens need $1841 per permit. Foreigners who have stayed in Georgia for more than 2 years are eligible to apply for the right of long-term residence in Georgia.

Grenada's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

The political situation is stable and the public security is good. Affected by the COVID-19 in 2020, the unemployment rate will rise and the crime rate will increase. The main crimes are theft, robbery, etc.

Special reminder: To prevent accidents, try not to go out alone at night. If it is necessary to go out, avoid secluded or dark areas and choose roads with many people and bright lights.

natural disaster

Located in the Windward Islands, Ge has been hit by hurricanes multiple times, causing serious economic losses and endangering people's lives and property.

Special Reminder: Both radio, television, and newspapers attach great importance to weather forecasts. The television has a dedicated channel that broadcasts the weather conditions of the country and the Caribbean 24 hours a day without interruption.

FDA

The hygiene condition of the food is relatively good. Food and daily necessities can be purchased in supermarkets, but the prices are relatively expensive. The water source is sufficient, but the water quality is hard, and the local stone disease incidence rate is high. According to statistics, patients with kidney stones account for about 75% of the national population.

Special reminder: When purchasing food, try to choose large supermarkets and avoid buying food sold by small stalls. Instead, try to use bottled water whenever possible.

Urgent Help

Police hotline: 911.

Fire alarm hotline: 911 or 440 2112.

Medical assistance hotline: 434 or 724 or 774.

Consular protection contact number of the Embassy in Grenada: 1-473-4397716 (working hours), 1-473-4059898.

air traffic

1、 Flights: Georgia Airlines has convenient transportation, with direct flights to New York, Miami, Toronto, and London every week, and several flights to neighboring countries such as Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago every day. The airport is about 10 kilometers away from the city center. After the COVID-19 broke out in 2020, flights to Britain, Canada and other countries were cut off.

2、 Airlines: There are airlines such as American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, and LIAT.

3、 Main airports: There are three airports in Georgia, namely Maurice Bishop International Airport, Lauriston Airport, and Pearls Airport, all of which are directly under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Airport Authority. The first two airports are currently in operation.

4、 Most Ge hotels provide airport shuttle services. In addition, you can also take taxis or buses to and from the airport.

Please consult the airline for relevant information. （http://www.grenadaexplorer.com/Transportation/Airline.html）

land transport

1、 Highway: The total length of the grid highway is about 1127 kilometers. There is a ring road and several main roads that run through the entire island. The mountainous roads are narrow and rugged. There is no railway in the entire area.

2、 Transportation: Drive on the right-hand side and drive on the left-hand side. With the rapid growth of the number of motor vehicles, the congestion of urban roads during rush hour is becoming increasingly severe.

3、 Car rental and self driving: With my passport and valid domestic driver's license, I can apply for a qualified driver's license at the local traffic management department, with a fee of 30 Dong CAD and a validity period of 3 months. I can collect it on the same day. There are multiple car rental companies that offer self driving taxis.

Special Reminder: If the driver and front passenger are found not wearing seat belts while driving, they will be fined between EC $1000-2000.

water communication

The water transportation in Georgia is convenient, with an average of about 360 cruise ships docking at the port of Saint George, the capital city of Georgia, every year. There is a ferry service between Gezhu Island and Carriakou and Petite Martinique Island, with a ticket price of 160 Dong CAD for adults and 100 Dong CAD for children under 12 years old (including 12 years old).

Ge Ferry Company: Osprey Lines Limited

Phone: 1-473-440-8126 Fax: 1-473-443-9041

Email:ospreylines@gmail.com

Website:http://www.ospreylines.com

Urban transportation

There are bus stops in both the city and suburbs of Saint George. The bus waved and stopped immediately. The bus that usually operates between Grand Anse and St. George's City costs 2.5 Eastern Canadian dollars per person. There are buses heading in all directions at the bus terminal on Melville Street in the downtown area of St. George. These buses are all marked with their operating directions.

special noteThe bus operates from 7:00am to 7:00pm every day. Bus fares operating outside of this time are higher than normal fares.

major city

The capital city of Saint George has a population of approximately 10000 and is located at the southwest end of the main island. The second largest city is Greenville. In addition, there are Soter, Victoria, Gouaf, Cariaku Island, and Petite Martinique Island.

Accommodation: Ge hotels often face the sea and have fully equipped rooms.

The main hotels are: Grenada Radiation Beach Resort (phone: 1-473-444-4371), Coyaba Beach Resort (phone: 1-473-444-4129), Allamanda Hotel (phone: 1-473-4440095)

Commodity prices

1、 Main products: spices such as nutmeg, seafood such as grouper, tuna, lobster, rum, cocoa, and various fresh fruits and vegetables.

2、 Price: The vast majority of goods rely on imports, so prices are very high, equivalent to 5-10 times the price in China.

3、 Currency and exchange rate: The legal tender is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC). The US dollar can be exchanged for the Eastern Caribbean dollar in various banks, with a cash ratio of 1 (USD): 2.67 (EC) and a traveler's check ratio of 1:2.68. The US dollar is universal, but the store usually offers a price ratio of 1:2.60. Euro and pound can also be exchanged at various banks, and the exchange rate fluctuates with the US dollar.

4、 Tax burden: Property transfer tax (5-15%), property tax (0.1-0.5%), corporate tax (30%), personal income tax (30%), withholding tax (15%), stamp duty (0.25-0.5%), common external tariffs, customs service fees (5%), environmental tax (0.25-30%), and value-added tax (10-15%) are levied. Individual cases and taxes that comply with government regulations may enjoy exemptions and reductions. Please click here（http://www.grenadacustoms.com/index.php/en/）Learn more.

5、 Payment methods: Eastern Caribbean dollars, US dollars, cash or check can be used for payment. The use of various credit and debit cards is also quite common.

6、 Banking and financial services: Grenada has five banks that provide financial services such as deposits, loans, remittances, currency exchange, etc; In addition, there are two policy banks (offices), the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Office and the Grenada Cooperative Bank.

Bank name	Phone number/fax	Website/Email
RepublicBank (Grenada) Limited	1-473-444-2265	www.republicgrenada.com republichouse@republicgrenada.com
First Caribbean International Bank	1-473-440-3232	www.firstcaribbeanbank.com
Grenada Development Bank	1-473-440-2382 1-473-440-1620	gdbbank@spiceisle.com
RBTT Bank Grenada Limited	1-473-440-3521
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank - Agency Office	1-473-440-3016
Grenada Co-Operative Bank Ltd	1-473-440-2111 1-473-439-0778 1-473-439-0776(Fax)	www.grenadaco-opbank.com info@grenadaco-opbank.com

Insurance Medical

Medical conditions: Public hospitals provide free medical care, but the efficiency is low, the facilities are outdated, the medical skills of doctors are not high, and some departments lack doctors. Private hospitals provide better services, but the cost is high. On average, there is one surgeon for every 1275 people, one nurse for every 410 people, and one hospital bed for every 300 people.

Medical insurance: The government implements a national insurance plan. Provide disease insurance, maternity insurance, work-related injury insurance, pension insurance, disability insurance, widow and widower life insurance, funeral insurance, disability insurance, regular care insurance, and housing loan insurance.

Common diseases and treatments: Located in the tropics, there are diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, influenza, etc., no widespread infectious diseases, and no avian influenza. A country with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS.

Main hospitals and pharmacies: There are four state-owned hospitals in Georgia, namely St. George's General Hospital, St. Andrew's Princess Alice Hospital, Royal Princess Kariakou Hospital, and St. George's Mental Hospital; There are six health centers and 30 regional medical stations; In addition, there are various private clinics and pharmacies.

Common contact information:

Official website of the National Insurance Plan:

http://www.nisgrenada.org

St. George's General Hospital Phone: 434

St. Andrew's Princess Alice Hospital Phone: 724

Royal Princess Kariakou Hospital Phone: 774

Pharmacy:

Mitchell's Pharmacy Ltd:

Address: Grand Anse Shopping Centre St George

Phone: 1-473-444-3845.

Fax: 1-473-444-5335.

Email:mitchellspharmacy@spiceisle.com.

Gittens Pharmacy Ltd:

Address: Halifax St, St. George。

Phone: 1-473-440-2165 or 473-440-3940.

Fax: 1-473-440-8856.

Website:www.gittensgroup.com.

Email:agencies@spiceisle.com.

Paaris' Pharmacy Ltd:

Address: Victoria St Grenville。

Phone: 1-473-442-7330.

Fax: 1-473-442-6007.

Special note: A few foreigners may have allergies due to environmental discomfort.

Customs taboos

1、 Holidays: The main holidays include New Year's Day, Independence Day, Easter, Labor Day, Carnival, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

2、 Culture, cuisine, and other customs and habits: The local dances are unique and diverse, with the most representative being the Big Drum Dance and the Four Pair Dance. Big Drum Dance is a national dance, passionate and cheerful, with a strong African tribal cultural color.

Ge cuisine is mainly based on European and American systems, but local specialties such as nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and chili are often used in dishes. There is a type of soup made from the leaves of Callaloo (a plant) that can be called "national soup". Oildown, an ethnic dish, is a common delicacy for local family gatherings and important events.

special noteThe local government regulations prohibit anyone from wearing camouflage uniforms except for soldiers and police officers. On statutory holidays and evenings, shops and banks are closed.

Communications Power

1、 Power supply voltage

Power interface types: British 220V and American 110V three pin sockets.

Standard voltage: 220 volts and 110 volts are used simultaneously.

Special reminder: It is best to carry a power conversion plug with you at all times.

2、 Communication Network

Convenient international and domestic communication. The country code is 1473. Dialing domestic phone numbers does not require dialing the area code, you can directly dial the phone number; For international long-distance calls, you need to dial 011+the relevant country code+phone number. The cost of international long-distance calls is relatively expensive.

3、 Telecommunications network situation

There are two telecommunications companies, FLOW and Digicel, providing services. FLOW provides telephone, Internet and TV signal services, and has 4G mobile phone network, 100M broadband and high-definition TV capabilities. Digicel only provides mobile phone services and has 4G/LTE mobile network capabilities.

FLOW official website:https://discoverflow.co/grenada/

Digicel official website:https://www.digicelgroup.com/gd/en/mobile.html

Special reminder: Domestic mobile phones can be used after changing the SIM card of the local communication company.

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