Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island country in the West Indies. The economy is dominated by tourism, agriculture and light manufacturing industries. The island is inhabited by approximately 54,821 people, with English as the sole official language, although Creole is also widely spoken. Citizenship acquired through the Citizenship by Investment program is for life with an unlimited number of eligible dependents. In addition, citizenship is ideal because investors are free from personal income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance taxes.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
| INVESTMENT AMOUNT | USD $200,000 to $400,000 |
|---|---|
| INVESTMENT TYPE | Real Estate or shares in a Real Estate Development Project |
| SPOUSE | Yes |
| CHILDREN | Yes (up to age 30 if financially dependent and enrolled in higher education) |
| PARENTS | Yes for parents 55 years of age or older if dependent |
| PROCESSING TIME | 3 months |
| PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | None |
| LENGTH OF STATUS RECEIVED | Lifetime |
| PERMANENT RESIDENCY | Immediate Citizenship |
| CITIZENSHIP | Immediately |
| SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | None |
| NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS | No |
| DUAL CITIZENSHIP | Yes |