About the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by investment program

The Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 1984 and is considered the first of its kind. The program was created to promote foreign investment, stimulate economic growth in the

Commonwealth of Saint Kitts & Nevis, and provide investors with financial benefits and mobility advantages.
According to the 2021 Professional Wealth Management magazine by Financial Times, the Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment program is currently the best in the world, alongside the Dominica citizenship by investment program.

The program allows foreign investors to obtain Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship through donations, real estate purchases, or funding infrastructure projects. By doing so, the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program has helped drive local community projects, aiming for a higher quality of life.

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Time to Citizenship

Minimum of 6 Months

Minimum Investment

250,000 USD

Type of Investment

Donation or Real Estate

Visa-free Countries

150+ Countries and Territories

About Saint Kitts & Nevis

Saint Kitts & Nevis is a small federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy located in the Caribbean Sea and is a member of the Commonwealth. Saint Kitts & Nevis recognizes King Charles III as the head of state but remains a sovereign nation, having declared its independence in 1983.

Saint Kitts & Nevis consists of two islands in the Lesser Antilles, with a total area of 261 km² and a population of 54,961 people. The capital of this nation is Basseterre, located on the larger island of Saint Kitts.

The official language in Saint Kitts & Nevis is English, but Saint Kitts Creole is also used in Nevis and some other administrative areas. As part of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the official currency here is the Eastern Caribbean dollar.

Language

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Total Area

261 km2

Capital

Basseterre

Government

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Population

54,961

Benefits of citizenship and citizenship of Saint Kitts & Nevis

  • Visa-Free Travel: The Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship obtained through investment allows visa-free entry to over 150 countries and territories worldwide, including highly sought-after destinations for both business and tourism.
  • Living and Working: All holders of Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship can live and work on the islands. However, residing in Saint Kitts & Nevis is not mandatory.
    Tax Advantages: There is no sales tax, net wealth tax, gift tax, or real estate rental tax in Saint Kitts & Nevis.
  • Real Estate: Saint Kitts & Nevis citizens are permitted to purchase additional real estate apart from the property acquired through the citizenship by investment program.
  • Dual Citizenship: The government of Saint Kitts & Nevis does not require citizens to renounce their previous citizenship.

Ranking of the Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship

  • Due to its high global mobility, the Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship is ranked 27th on the Guide citizenship Index. This citizenship allows holders to travel internationally with visa-free access to numerous countries and territories worldwide.
  • The Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship provides visa-on-arrival access and electronic travel authorization (eTA) to over 150 countries and territories.
 
 
 

Conditions for obtaining citizenship in Saint Kitts & Nevis

To apply for the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Be at least 18 years old and have a certificate proving a clean criminal record.
  • Ensure good health, with a medical certificate and an HIV test report.
  • Possess a minimum of USD 250,000 to donate through the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) program or USD 400,000 to purchase real estate through the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program. Additionally, provide documents proving the legal source of funds.

Note: All applicants for the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program must undergo an online interview and due diligence process to verify the authenticity of the information provided.

Investment options for obtaining Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship

Option 1: Sustainable island state contribution (SISC)

Launched in July 2023, this option is one of the simplest ways to obtain Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship. Contributions made by applicants through this route are used to support key areas in the development of Saint Kitts & Nevis, including economic diversification, green energy, social welfare, and more.

Depending on the number of applicants, the contribution amounts are as follows:

Single applicant

US $250,000

Main applicant and spouse

US $300,000

Family of four

US $350,000

Additional dependent under 18 years old

US $50,000/person

Additional dependent 18 years or older

US $75,000/person

Option 2: Investment in government - approved real estate

To obtain citizenship through real estate investment, foreign investors need to fund a real estate project that has been approved by the Government of Saint Kitts & Nevis. The minimum investment amount is USD 400,000, and the property can be sold after 7 years. These real estate projects typically involve the tourism sector, such as villas, hotels, spas, resorts, and commercial areas.

In addition to the investment in real estate through the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, the applicant must also pay the following government fees:

Single applicant:

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependent under 18 years old

US $10,000/person

Dependent 18 years or older

US $15,000/person

Option 3: Purchase of private residence

This program allows individuals with a single family to obtain citizenship in St. Kitts and Nevis through the purchase of a private residence. The minimum value is USD 400,000 for a condominium or USD 800,000 for a separate house. Both options can be sold after a period of 7 years.

The government fees for this option include:

Single applicant:

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependent under 18 years old

US $10,000/person

Dependent 18 years or older

US $15,000/person

Option 4: Public benefit

The Public Benefit Program allows potential applicants to invest in projects that promote industrial growth and fund the development of real estate on government-owned land. These initiatives create jobs for local residents and benefit the people of St. Kitts & Nevis. The minimum investment threshold for this option is USD 250,000.

The government fees for public benefit investment are:

Single applicant

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependent under 18 years old

US $10,000/person

Dependent 18 years or older

US $15,000/person

Application fee

US $250/person

Due diligence for the main applicant

US $10,000

Due diligence for the spouse

US $7,500

Due diligence for dependents over 16 years old

US $7,500/person

Citizenship fee

US $450/person

Certificate of registration and stamp fee

US $50/person

Procedures to obtain a Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship

How to obtain a Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship

  • Citizenship by Investment Unit only accepts applications through authorized organizations. We are a licensed and authorized agent for obtaining a Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship through investment and naturalization. Our experts will help you compile, notarize, complete, and translate (if necessary) the documents to submit on time with the highest success rate. We will also assist you in calculating the corresponding costs to ensure everything is properly arranged from the start.
  • After the application is submitted, you will receive an approval letter from the Saint Kitts & Nevis government. However, you will need to provide proof of the investments to continue the citizenship process.
  • Choose an investment option through SISC, real estate, purchasing a private residence, or investing in a public benefit project to receive proof of investment.
  • Once the documents are verified by the Citizenship by Investment Unit, they will issue a Certificate of Registration - citizenship of St. Kitts & Nevis.
  • At this point, our experts will help you carefully handle the procedures and deliver the Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship in the shortest possible time..
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