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Case study · Greece · Residence permit

How a long-term client with a Grenada passport obtained Greece residence permit

This client came to us for the second time. Several years ago, we processed Grenada citizenship through investment for him - at that time, a strong second passport was needed. Now the family has a new objective - EU residence permit, and he turned to us again. The advantage is that the foundation is already laid: a Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned, therefore Greece residence permit is processed directly, without additional procedures. We explain how we added a Golden Visa on top of the existing solution.

Sergey EvdokimovSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGESReading time9 min readVerificationReviewed by an expert

This case is based on a real matter. The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

BRIDGES client story - How a long-term client with a Grenada passport obtained Greece residence permit
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Alexander, about 30, an entrepreneur from Moscow, with his wife and child
Previous solution
Grenada citizenship, processed earlier
New objective
Greece residence permit (Golden Visa), EU access
Why straightforward
Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned - direct application
Family composition
Spouse and child
Next
Greece Golden Visa as Grenada citizens
Result
Greece residence permit added to Caribbean passport

Client story

Client's story

Where they started

The client is a long-time acquaintance of ours: several years ago, we processed Grenada citizenship for him. At that time, the objective was different - to obtain a reliable second passport. Over time, plans expanded: the family needed a residence permit in the European Union, closer to Europe, with all the advantages of European residency. And the client returned to us - because we already know his history and documents.

Why the standard route did not work

An important principle worked here: one of our solutions becomes the foundation for the next. Unlike Russian citizens with a Russian passport (for whom Greece Golden Visa is not directly accessible), this client already has a Caribbean Grenada passport - which is a non-sanctioned country. This means he applies for Greece residence permit directly, as a Grenada citizen, without any additional procedures or a new second passport.

What BRIDGES had to solve

We only needed to add the European component: moreover, the Grenada passport provides an E-2 treaty with the United States - the client already had a strong package, to which we added the EU. Since the client is long-term, we did not collect everything from scratch - many documents and checks had already been completed during citizenship processing, which accelerated the application.

Why a standard answer would not do

At BRIDGES, we executed the standard Golden Visa component: real estate investment according to Greece thresholds and residence permit application on the Caribbean passport. As a result, a strong Caribbean citizenship was complemented by a European residence permit - solution upon solution, for a client who has trusted us for years.

I already had a Grenada passport and wanted Europe for the family too. Irina compared Hungary and Greece on one page, we chose Greece, and the filing went through without a single extra request.

Alexander · entrepreneurThe name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

What was at risk

What was at risk

There was no problem - quite the opposite, the foundation was already there. The only risk was not to complicate matters: with a Caribbean passport, no additional procedures are necessary, the Greek GV application is direct. The key was to properly leverage the existing citizenship and add the European component.

that the client already has a non-sanctioned Grenada passport - direct access to Golden Visa is available;

  1. 01that a new second passport is not needed - unlike the case with RF/BY passport;
  2. 02that some documents and checks had already been completed during citizenship processing;
  3. 03that the standard European component remains - investment and application;
  4. 04that family composition (spouse and child) is included in the Golden Visa.

The logic of the solution

How the matter progressed: from checks to result

The chart is built from the facts of this matter and shows the logic of the work without decorative or unverified data.

  1. 01
    Stage 1

    We reviewed the client's history. We retrieved his previous case—Grenada citizenship, obtained earlier—to rely on already collected documents.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    We confirmed the direct pathway. We verified that the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned and that the application for Greek Golden Visa proceeds directly, without a new second passport.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    We determined the family composition. We identified which family members (spouse and child) are included in the Golden Visa.

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    We completed the investment in Greece. We executed the real estate investment according to program thresholds.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    We submitted the Golden Visa application. We filed for Greece's Residence Permit as citizens of Grenada.

Takeaway. Conclusion: a Caribbean passport holder (Grenada) has direct access to Greece's Golden Visa without a second passport; for a long-standing client, this is a solution on top of a solution, relying on already prepared documents.

How We Solved the Task

How We Solved the Task

The work was split into verifiable stages so that every conclusion rested on documents.

  1. 01

    We reviewed the client's history

    We retrieved his previous case—Grenada citizenship, obtained earlier—to rely on already collected documents.

  2. 02

    We confirmed the direct pathway

    We verified that the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned and that the application for Greek Golden Visa proceeds directly, without a new second passport.

  3. 03

    We determined the family composition

    We identified which family members (spouse and child) are included in the Golden Visa.

  4. 04

    We completed the investment in Greece

    We executed the real estate investment according to program thresholds.

  5. 05

    We submitted the Golden Visa application

    We filed for Greece's Residence Permit as citizens of Grenada.

  6. 06

    We obtained the Residence Permit

    A European residence permit was added to the Caribbean passport—quickly, because the foundation was already in place.

How the work went

From first contact to the result

  1. 01We reviewed the client's history
  2. 02We confirmed the direct pathway
  3. 03We determined the family composition
  4. 04We completed the investment in Greece
  5. 05We submitted the Golden Visa application
  6. 06We obtained the Residence Permit

The sequence and timing reflect this specific case and depend on how complete the documents are and on the decisions of the competent authorities.

Expert comment

I love cases like this—when a client returns. Several years ago, we obtained a Caribbean passport for him in Grenada, and now he wanted a residence permit in the EU. And it is simpler than for a Russian starting from scratch: the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned, so when applying for Greece's Golden Visa, the person applies directly, no second passport is needed. We simply added the European component—the investment and application—relying on already completed background checks. One of our solutions became the foundation for the next one. For a long-standing client, this is both fast and straightforward.

Sergey Evdokimov, Managing Partner, BRIDGESSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

What Was Required
How We Did It · Result
Add EU Residence Permit
direct application via Grenada passport · without new passport
Expedite Process
reliance on previous case · part of background checks already completed
Include Family Members
spouse and child · in Golden Visa
Obtain Residence Permit
investment + application · Greece Residence Permit
Obtain Residence Permit
investment + application · Greece Residence Permit

What happened: a long-standing client with a Grenada passport wanted to add a Greece residence permit. What we did: retrieved his previous case; confirmed direct application (non-sanctioned passport); determined family composition; completed the investment; submitted the Golden Visa application. What he obtained: Greece residence permit on top of a Caribbean passport.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Conclusion: a Caribbean passport holder (Grenada) has direct access to Greece's Golden Visa without a second passport; for a long-standing client, this is a solution on top of a solution, relying on already prepared documents.
  • The client added a European residence permit to a strong passport, because we laid the foundation earlier, and Caribbean citizenship opens Greece directly.
  • An existing second citizenship does not get in the way but helps you obtain a Greek Golden Visa quickly. We will look at how to add a European status to your passport.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Can a Caribbean passport holder obtain a Greece residence permit?

Yes, directly: Grenada and other Caribbean countries are non-sanctioned, so their citizens apply for Golden Visa without the restrictions that apply to RF/RB passports.

02Is a second passport needed if one already has a Caribbean passport?

No. A Caribbean passport alone provides direct access to the Golden Visa - an additional second passport is not required.

03Why is the process faster for an existing client?

Part of the documents and background checks have already been completed during citizenship acquisition, so the European phase (investment and application) is processed faster.

04Which family members are included?

Spouse and children (and under certain conditions - parents) are included in the Golden Visa as family members. The exact composition is clarified with the competent authority.

05Is this legal?

Yes: citizenship was obtained through an official program, and the Golden Visa application is submitted according to Greek regulations as an applicant from a non-sanctioned country.

06Which documents were key in this case?

We reviewed the client's history. We retrieved his previous case—Grenada citizenship, obtained earlier—to rely on already collected documents. We confirmed the direct pathway. We verified that the Caribbean passport is non-sanctioned and that the application for Greek Golden Visa proceeds directly, without a new second passport.

07Why did the standard route not suit the client?

An important principle worked here: one of our solutions becomes the foundation for the next. Unlike Russian citizens with a Russian passport (for whom Greece Golden Visa is not directly accessible), this client already has a Caribbean Grenada passport - which is a non-sanctioned country. This means he applies for Greece residence permit directly, as a Grenada citizen, without any additional procedures or a new second passport.

08What risk had to be closed before filing?

There was no problem - quite the opposite, the foundation was already there. The only risk was not to complicate matters: with a Caribbean passport, no additional procedures are necessary, the Greek GV application is direct. The key was to properly leverage the existing citizenship and add the European component. that the client already has a non-sanctioned Grenada passport - direct access to Golden Visa is available;

09How did BRIDGES check that the chosen solution would hold?

We submitted the Golden Visa application. We filed for Greece's Residence Permit as citizens of Grenada. We obtained the Residence Permit. A European residence permit was added to the Caribbean passport—quickly, because the foundation was already in place.

10What confirmed the result in the end?

What happened: a long-standing client with a Grenada passport wanted to add a Greece residence permit. What we did: retrieved his previous case; confirmed direct application (non-sanctioned passport); determined family composition; completed the investment; submitted the Golden Visa application. What he obtained: Greece residence permit on top of a Caribbean passport. What Was Required: How We Did It · Result. Add EU Residence Permit: direct application via Grenada passport · without new passport. Expedite Process: reliance on previous case · part of background checks already completed. Include Family Members: spouse and child · in Golden Visa. Obtain Residence Permit: investment + application · Greece Residence Permit. Obtain Residence Permit: investment + application · Greece Residence Permit

About the author

Sergey Evdokimov

Author: Sergey Evdokimov

Managing Partner, BRIDGES

As Founder and Managing Partner of BRIDGES, I am responsible for the firm's strategy and personally lead its most complex client matters, including cases in which citizenship or residence decisions require a strategic view and consideration of capital.

I begin by defining the objective: the outcome the client needs, the facts that affect the choice, and the matters that require further review. I then establish the available directions, the sequence of work, and the key decision points.

Once the strategy has been agreed, I oversee the BRIDGES team's key decisions and remain involved at the stages that shape the course of the matter. The purpose is to give the client a clear rationale for the chosen direction and a precise understanding of the next steps.

Prepared on the basis of BRIDGES practice and reviewed by a subject-matter expert.

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Names and certain details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. The result described reflects one specific situation and is neither a public offer nor a guarantee of a similar outcome. Programme terms are stated as of 2026 and may change - please confirm current parameters with a BRIDGES consultant.