Published: September 3, 2025
This report is intended to supplement the U.S. Department of State Grenada Travel Advisory and Grenada Country Information Page. This report covers Grenada, served by the Barbados & Eastern Caribbean OSAC Chapter and the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown. OSAC Country Security Reports are available for these locations across the region:
- OSAC’s Eastern Caribbean Country Security Report covers Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
- OSAC’s Barbados Country Security Report is country specific.
- OSAC's French Caribbean Country Security report covers Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Barthélemy, and French St. Martin.
- OSAC’s Dutch Caribbean Country Security Report includes Dutch Sint Maarten and Dutch territories outside of the Eastern Caribbean.
Embassy Contact Information
U.S. Embassy: L’Anse aux Epines Main Road, St. George’s.
Tel: 1-473-444-1173/4/5/6, Emergency 1-473-407-2495
StGeorgesACS@state.gov.
OSAC Country Chapter(s)
The Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Chapter is active and meets semi-annually, with smaller breakout meetings focusing on specific countries.
Contact OSAC’s Americas team with any questions.
Grenada Travel Advisory
The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication assesses that travelers should exercise normal precautions in Grenada.
Crime
The U.S. Department of State has assessed St. Georges as being a LOW-threat location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Crime “C” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Grenada.
The crime emergency line in Grenada is 911.
Regional police forces usually cooperate with U.S. counterparts. However, response time to law enforcement and security requests can at times be quite slow due to inadequate funding, lack of equipment and training, and staffing shortages. Criminals do not specifically target U.S. travelers visiting Grenada. Tourism is a major contributor to regional economies. Those residing in Grenada do not always enjoy the same level of police protection that regional governments provide to tourist areas.
While violent crime and homicide rates have increased slightly over the last two years, most violent crime occurs between members of rival groups, and does not target tourists or spill over into tourist areas. There is no serious risk to travelers from violent crime. There is also minimal risk of petty theft; while travelers should always exercise caution and guard their belongings, street crime targeting tourists is not common.
There are no specific geographic areas of concern. Undertake travel outside of tourist areas with caution, especially at night, due to the prevalence of unmarked and unlighted roads. Be vigilant when using public telephones or ATMs, especially those located near roadsides or in secluded areas.
Kidnapping Threat
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Kidnapping “K” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Grenada.
Kidnapping is a highly rare phenomenon in Grenada, consistently ranking near the bottom of reported crimes.
Terrorism
The U.S. Department of State has assessed St. George’s as being a LOW-threat location for terrorism directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Terrorism “T” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Grenada.
There is minimal risk from terrorism in the region. Though specific terrorism incident reporting from the Eastern Caribbean remains relatively low, the region has several vulnerabilities that terrorist elements could exploit, such as porous borders, established narcotic and alien smuggling routes, and limited counter-terrorism capabilities. The exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could have serious implications for U.S. organizations based in the Caribbean, and the Caribbean tourism trade in general.
Political Violence and Civil Unrest
The U.S. Department of State has assessed St. George’s as being a LOW-threat location for political violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Civil Unrest “U” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Grenada. Civil unrest can develop quickly without prior notice, often interrupting logistics and services. Avoid demonstration activity, as even those planned to remain peaceful have the potential to turn violent.
Elections/Political Stability
The islands of the Eastern Caribbean are peaceful and have experienced little political violence or revolution. The political climates are stable, with little threat of political violence. Labor riots in the 1930s were the last major event to transcend the entire region. The last major political incident in the region occurred in 1983, when a military coup took place in Grenada, leading to a U.S.-led military intervention.
Grenada is a parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature. Grenada held a snap election in June 2022, with incumbent Prime Minister Keith Mitchell seeking a sixth term. The National Democratic Congress party defeated the New National Party, leading Dickon Mitchell to assume the role of Prime Minister.
Protests & Demonstrations
Public protests and demonstrations are rare in Grenada. Most civil unrest is connected to labor issues, which are usually settled by union and government intervention. Recent demonstrations took place targeting the U.S. Embassy regarding the conflict in Gaza, but these protests remained peaceful.
Anti-U.S./Anti-Western Sentiment
U.S. travelers and organizations in Grenada have not been the focus of terrorist actions, crime, or political violence based on their nationality. Peaceful protests are rare and do not target U.S. interests.
Law Enforcement
The Royal Grenada Police Force has the responsibility for law enforcement and reports to the National Security Ministry. The country does not have a military force, but has a tactical special services unit under the Royal Grenada Police Force that operates similar to a military division. Civilian authorities maintain effective control over the security forces. There have been no recent reports that members of the security forces committed abuses.
Police Response
The level of professionalism and quality of service can vary, and the level of protection is directly proportional to an incident’s possible impact on the tourist trade. Areas tourists frequent command a more visible police presence.
Generally, uniformed police are adequate to have an influence on crime deterrence, but uniformed police response to alarms or emergency calls are sometimes below U.S. standards. Police performance and conduct varies from poor to acceptable in professionalism and training, and resource/manpower limitations inhibit deterrence and response effectiveness. It is not uncommon to wait an hour or more for police response.
The use of foul language in the presence of a police officer can lead to arrest or prosecution.
Any U.S. citizen detained or harassed by police or other security services should immediately contact American Citizen Services (ACS) at the U.S. Consulate in St. George’s or the U.S. Embassy in Barbados during business hours, or the U.S. Embassy duty officer during non-business hours or holidays.
Travelers with Special Considerations
For specific traveler concerns in Grenada, review the local laws and circumstances on the Department of State’s Country Information Page.
Rule of Law, Arbitrary Detention, Official Harassment, Corruption, & Transparency
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Risk of Wrongful Detention “D” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Grenada.
The law provides criminal, civil, and administrative penalties for corruption by officials and is implemented effectively. There have been isolated allegations by the political opposition and some members of media regarding government corruption, but none proved credible.
The law prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention and provides for the right of any person to challenge in court the lawfulness of his or her arrest or detention. The government generally observes these requirements. There is an independent and impartial judiciary for civil matters, including human rights violations. Defendants may appeal any High Court decision, including human rights decisions, to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity attacks frequently target public institutions, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure. Many of the Eastern Caribbean police forces are ill-equipped to prevent and investigate these types of attacks and intrusions. In recent years, Grenada government websites were targets of cyberattack. The governments of the Eastern Caribbean appear to be taking some steps to develop better investigative infrastructure for cyber incidents as evidenced by the 2017 opening of the Regional Security Systems Digital Forensic Laboratory, significantly enhancing their ability to investigate crimes with a digital nexus. Digital security remains a concern in the region, particularly with ATM fraud, credit card fraud and other cybercrimes.
Import/Export Restrictions
It is illegal in Grenada, even for children, to wear camouflage clothing or carry items made with camouflage material. Do not enter any Eastern Caribbean country with firearms or ammunition without prior express consent from the host nation government. There have been no reports of import restrictions on persona satellite phones or medication.
A country-specific listing of items/goods prohibited from being exported to the country or that are otherwise restricted is available from the U.S. International Trade Agency website.
Additional resources and reports can be found in the OSAC Traveler Toolkit.
