Time to citizenship
4 - 6 months
Minimum Investment
US $125,000
Type of investment
Donation - Real Estate
Visa free Countries
153 Including Schengen and UK
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program
Saint Kitts and Nevis was the first Caribbean country to launch the Citizenship by Investment program, established in 1984 in order to support the economic growth and expand the private and public sectors of the economy. In return, it allows foreign investors obtain permanent legal citizenship and second passport within 4 to 6 months. St. Kitts & Nevis has a strong track record of issuing second citizenship to investors on an international level.
Notice: The citizenship program of Saint Kitts and Nevis restricts nationals from Afghanistan and Iran from applying to the program.
Citizenship by investment in St. Kitts and Nevis is available through four options.
- Non-refundable contribution under the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)
- Real Estate investment in an approved project under St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit
- Private Home Sale Investment Option
- Public Good Investment Option (PGIO)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Overview
St. Kitts and Nevis are mountainous siblings that represent two sides of one coin. Both islands offer a secluded and relaxing retreat that could be seen in a day but explored in a lifetime
English
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
261 km
Basseterre
Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
54,961
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship and Passport Benefits
The citizenship program of Saint Kitts and Nevis holds the strongest credentials for being the oldest citizenship program in the Caribbean. It does not require an applicant to take any language test nor do they need to reside or visit the country. St Kitts and Nevis passport holders can vote, purchase property, hold dual citizenship, as well as live and work in the country.
St Kitts and Nevis passport holders are privileged to numerous benefits:
- Visa-free access to over 155 countries and territories, including Schengen zone & UK
- Allows dual citizenship
- No imposed taxes on non-residents
- Citizenship is inheritable by new-born
- Easier access to the US & Canada
Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Options
The Sustainable Growth Fund was launched to benefit all citizens by empowering priority areas such as local business cultivation, national culture, tourism, infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
A non-refundable contribution depending on the number of dependents included in the application:
Single applicant
US $125,000
Main applicant and spouse
US $150,000
Family of four
US $170,000
Additional dependent under 18 years of age
US $10,000 per applicant
Additional dependent 18 years of age or over
US $25,000 per applicant
The applicant must invest in a government-approved real estate project within Saint Kitts and Nevis at a minimum value of US $200,000 (resalable after seven (7) years).
The following government fees also apply depending on the number of dependents included in the application:
Single applicant
US $25,000
Spouse
US $15,000
Dependents under 18 years of age
US $10,000 per applicant
Dependents aged 18 years or older
US $15,000 per applicant
Dependents added after approval-in-principle of the main applicant
US $20,000 per applicant
Through this option, an applicant with a single family can obtain citizenship from St. Kitts and Nevis by purchasing a private home with a minimum value of US$ 400,000 (resalable after five (5) years). To qualify for the option, homes must be selected from a government-approved collection of properties. Two or more main applicants may share a residential property, provided that the contribution value of each main applicant is at least US $400,000.
The following government fees also apply depending on the number of dependents included in the application:
Single applicant
US $25,000
Spouse
US $15,000
Dependents under 18 years of age
US $10,000 per applicant
Dependents aged 18 years or older
US $15,000 per applicant
The Public Good Investment Option (PGIO) provides applicants the opportunity to invest in projects that boost industry development or finance the construction of real estate developments on state land. These projects aim to maximize the employment of locals, bring substantial benefit to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, and embark upon programs including the transfer of technology and local capacity building. The minimum investment amount for this option is US $175,000.
The following government fees also apply depending on the number of dependents included in the application:
Single applicant
US $25,000
Spouse
US $15,000
Dependents under 18 years of age
US $10,000 per applicant
Dependents aged 18 years or older
US $15,000 per applicant
Additional Fees for St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Options
Passport fee
US $250 per applicant
Due diligence for main applicant
US $7,500
Due diligence for spouse
US $4,000
Due diligence for dependents above 16 years old
US $4,000 per applicant
Passport fee
US $450 per applicant
Certificate of Registration, stamp fee
US $50 per applicant
How to Qualify for St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
- Main applicant to Antigua & Barbuda citizenship must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must hold no criminal record
- Must prove the source of fund for the investment
- Dependent children under the age of 25
- Dependent parents/ grandparents above the age of 55
- Unmarried dependent siblings under the age of 25
- Must undergo due diligence checks to gain approval
How to Apply and Obtain Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport
Notice: Only authorized & international marketing agents are allowed to promote Saint Kitts and Nevis program. Guide Consultants is an international marketing agent listed under the Citizenship by Investment Unit to promote & provide full services for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program.
- Our specialized team will work with you to collect, translate and notarize the documents required, while ensuring all documents adhere to St. Kitts & Nevis government's requirements.
- The documents will be submitted together with the due diligence and Application fees to the government of St. Kitts & Nevis. Your application will start; due diligence will be performed.
- Once we secure the initial approval, St. Kitts & Nevis government will send a letter requesting the remaining funds.
- You make your investment for the program you have chosen.
- You receive your Certificate of Registration - you are now a citizen of St. Kitts & Nevis.
- Your Guide Consultants advisor applies for your St. Kitts & Nevis passport and delivers it to you.
Visa free countries for Saint Kitts
Over the past number of years, the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has been successfully working on expanding its list of Visa-free countries
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