St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

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Overview

The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment is a program enacted in 1984 by the St. Kitts & Nevis government and is the oldest of its kind. Processed by the special Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), this program allows individuals to obtain a second passport via an investment in real estate or government donation. This can include the investor, the investor’s spouse, dependent children under 25, and dependent parents over 55 years of age.

Government

Multi-party Parliamentary democracy and federation

Population

47,755 (2023)

Official Language

English

Climate

24 degrees C Winter I 28 degrees C Summer

Member of

Organization of American States, CARICOM, OECS, United Nations

Visa Free Travel

157 Countries

Time to Passport

3-6 months

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Process

Step 1

Candidate will have an initial meeting with the Agent and service providers. The documentation will be prepared including civil documents. This process will take between 3-4 weeks.

Step 2

Once the application has been prepared, it is submitted. The St. Kitts Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) processes the application, and the outcome is provided. This process will take between 8-12 weeks.

Step 3

Upon a favorable outcome, the investment is completed. Certificate Registration and Passport is issued. This process takes between 4-6 weeks

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Requirements

Principal applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have made, or have agreed to make, a legally prescribed investment or contribution to the CBI Options in the Regulations
  • Undergo due diligence and meet all other CBI requirements.

Those who meet any of the following criteria will be ineligible:

  • Has been denied citizenship of any country
  • Has been denied a visa to any country to which citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis have visa-free travel, and has not subsequently obtained a visa to the country that issued the denial.
  • Has a criminal record or is the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation Has been declared bankrupt within the last ten years
  • Is involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to St. Kitts and Nevis.

Dependents must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • The spouse of the main applicant Children under the age of 18
  • Children aged between 18 to 25 who are in full-time attendance at a recognized secondary or tertiary level institution of learning, and fully supported by the main applicant
  • Children aged 18 or over who are physically or mentally challenged
  • Parents of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant aged 55 years or over, living with and fully supported by the main applicant.
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Legal Framework of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 1984 and is the oldest and most well-known program of its kind. The Citizenship by Investment Unit Act of 2024 established the corporatized Citizenship by Investment Unit, increasing transparency and accountability of the program.

The recently established Board of Governors, appointed in July 2024, ensures the program undergoes the strictest of due diligence and transparency to ensure only the highest caliber of candidates are chosen for a St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship.

The various options under the CBI program include the following:

  1. Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), which is a contribution used to support the economic and social development of St. Kitts and Nevi,s following seven pillars of prioritization:
    • Increasing local food production transitioning to green energy
    • Diversifying the economy
    • Attracting and supporting sustainable industries evolving the creative economy
    • Recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
    • Expanding social protection and safety nets to protect the most vulnerable
  2. Developer Real Estate Investment through the purchase of a designated real estate unit of an Approved Development.
  3. Private Real Estate Investment through an investment in Approved Private Real Estate. The minimum investment for a single-family private dwelling home is $600,000 USD and the real estate must not be resold for a period of at least 7 years.
  4. Public Benefit, which includes investors who would like to:
    • Develop an industry
    • Finance the construction of a real estate development project on State land
    • Construct a real estate development project on land to be transferred to the State
    • Otherwise, bring some substantial benefit to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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St. Kitts and Nevis Pricing (Donation)

$250,000 (primary applicant and spouse)

$10,000 (primary applicant)

$7,500 (spouse)

$250 (primary applicant and spouce, each)

$1000

$200

$10,000

$20,000

$300

$800

$300,300

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