St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has a long running “Citizenship-by-investment” program attracting foreigners, who make a substantial contribution to the development of the country. Investors along with any family members, can directly qualify for citizenship through investment, either by making a donation or investment in real estate purchase.
St.Kitts Passport Holders
St Kitts passport is an excellent second passport for visa free travel to over 150+ countries in Europe, Caribbean. It usually takes 6 months to receive the passport after the investment is made.
Citizenship Benefits
The St. Kitts & Nevis passport is very well regarded and has excellent reputation, and only relatively few passports have been issued under this citizenship-by-investment program by the Government. It is a cheapest program to gain second citizenship for Americans.
Important: We work with many law firms in St.Kitts, officially appointed and authorized by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to represent and promote the Citizenship-by-Investment program.
- Visa free travel to all EU schengen countries including Switzerland, UK and Ireland
- No residency or personal visit to St Kitts needed
- Tax free – no income, inheritance or wealth tax.
- Lifetime citizenship
- Easy second passport and citizenship for your family members.
- Privacy in small peaceful country.
- Dual citizenship benefits.
- Choice of Real estate investment.
- Processing time only 3 months
- Free movement in the CARICOM
Important Changes
- St Kitts passport is now the powerful CBI passport in the Caribbean with visa free access to 155 countries and territories, including Russia, UK, Ireland, EU Schengen states.
- St Kitts committed expand visa waiver program with more countries and has recently signed visa waiver to Mexico, Georgia, Albania. Since 2105, the government has signed visa waiver with 19 countries.
- St Kitts has tightened application checks and implemented biometric and fingerprinting requirement from applicants.
- St Kitts CBI scheme do not require taking Oath from applicants, unlike other countries.
- Real estate investment required reduced to $200,000 and must be held for 7 years. The Government implemented escrow legislation to protect citizenship investors. The real estate option is cheaper to big families instead of donation option.
- St Kitts issues biometric e-passport valid for 10 years under the CBI program. The passport can be collected through authorized agent or at embassy.
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Minimum Investment
As of Jan 2012, the Government of St.Kitts and Nevis, has increased the new investment amount. To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis under its Citizenship-by-Investment Program, there are two direct options:
Under a Limited Time Offer from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023, the minimum contributions required by law are as follows:
Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)
St Kitts and Nevis has launched new Sustainable Growth fund, effective from April 1, 2018 after the expiry of Hurricane Relief Fund. The Sustainable Growth Fund for a single applicant will require a contribution of US $150,000, inclusive of Government fees. The contribution for a family of up to four will be US $195,000 following incremental steps. The fund will benefit St Kitts and Nevis in sustainable areas such as healthcare, education, alternative energy, heritage, infrastructure, tourism and culture, climate change and resilience, and the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship.
Under a Limited Time Offer from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023, the minimum contributions required by law are as follows:
- Main applicant only: US$125,000
- Main applicant and spouse: US$150,000
- Main applicant and up to three dependants: US$170,000
- Each additional dependant under 18: US$10,000
- Each additional dependant aged 18 or over: US$25,000
During the Limited Time Offer, the standard application processing time will be shortened from 90 days to 60 days from the receipt by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Additionally, the following Due Diligence fees apply to an application made during the Limited Time Offer:
- Main applicant: US$7,500
- Each dependant aged 16 or above: US$4,000 each
From 1 July 2023 onwards, the minimum contribution required by law will be as follows:
- Main applicant only: US$150,000
- Main applicant and spouse: US$175,000
- Main applicant and up to three dependants: US$195,000
- Each additional dependant under 18: US$10,000
- Each additional dependant aged 18 or over: US$25,000
The standard processing time of a non-accelerated application is 90 days from the acknowledgment of the application by the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Additionally, the following Due Diligence fees apply to all non-accelerated applications:
- Main applicant: US$7,500
- Each dependant aged 16 or above: US$4,000
- US$7,500 for the main applicant, and
- US$4,000 for each dependent of the main application who is over the age of 16 years.
- Total fee (Donation) = Investment contribution + Due diligence fee + Lawyer Agency fee + Passport fee.
- Passport fee: $350 per person
It is important to note that the prices shown above are straightforward and transparent, and there are no hidden fee or costs.
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Real Estate
- US$ 200,000 (share only) held for seven years before resale
- US$ 400,000 (full title) held for five years before resale, plus payment of various registration and other fees
On approval in principle of an application made through a real estate investment, a Government fee applies, as follows:
- Main applicant: US$35,000
- Spouse of the main applicant: US$20,000
- Any other qualified dependent of the main applicant regardless of age: US$10,000
The real estate investment of US$400,000 investment may also attract two applicants at US$200,000 each plus government fees, but this can only be resold after 7 years
- US$7,500 for the main applicant, and
- US$4,000 for each dependent of the main application who is over the age of 16 years.
- Total fee (Real Estate) = Property Investment (held in escrow) + Government processing fee + Due diligence fee + Lawyer/Agency fee + Passport fee
The St Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis passport issued is valid for 10 years, which can be renewed thereafter at any consulates where you live. Please note it takes about 3-4 months processing time.
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- Prepare the initial set of documents (police certificate, copy of passports and birth certificates, CV/Resume)
- Submit the file to CIU through Authorized agent by paying only due diligence fee and 50% lawyer fee.
- Wait for Government approval letter (takes 3 months)
- Once approved, pay the remaining investment. You dont need to pay if not approved.
- Collect your passport and citizenship certificate at nearest St Kitts consulate or embassy
Nationals of Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea and Cuba are banned from applying, regardless of where they live.
60 day Accelerated Application Process (AAP) option available subjected to $25,000 per applicant and $20,000 per dependent. Most applications are processed within 45 days under AAP.
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Real Estate Investment
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through purchasing a designated real estate unit of an Approved Development, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units. The minimum investment required by law is US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years) for each main applicant.
On approval-in-principle of an application made through a real estate investment, the following post-approval application fees apply:
- Main applicant: US$25,000
- Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000
- Any qualified dependant under 18: US$10,000
- Any qualified dependant aged 18 or over: US$15,000