ST. KITTS & NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Citizenship by investment programs...

The application process typically takes between 6 and 8 months from submission to approval, although some applications may take up to 12 months depending on the complexity of the case and document verification requirements.

No. There is no residency or physical visit requirement for applicants. The mandatory interview can be completed virtually or in person.

No. Applications must be submitted through a government-authorized agent approved by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).

Yes. All main applicants are required to attend a mandatory interview, which can be conducted virtually or in person.

Applicants can choose from several qualifying investment routes:

• Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
• Approved Developer Real Estate Investment
• Private Real Estate Investment
• Public Benefit Option

Applicants are generally required to provide passports, birth certificates, police clearance certificates, proof of address, financial documentation, and other supporting documents. All documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by certified English translations.

After approval, applicants must complete the balance payment for the selected investment option along with any government fees and associated costs. Once completed, the Certificate of Citizenship and passport will be issued.

Yes. The program allows eligible family members to be included in a single application.

Eligible dependents include:

• A spouse
• Children up to 25 years old who are financially dependent and studying full-time
• Parents aged 65 years or older who are financially dependent on the main applicant

Yes. Certain family members may be eligible to apply for citizenship after the main applicant has obtained citizenship, subject to government approval and additional fees.

Yes. Citizenship is granted for life and can be passed on to future generations, including children born after citizenship is obtained.

Yes. St. Kitts & Nevis allows dual citizenship, enabling applicants to retain their existing nationality where permitted by their home country.

Yes. All applicants aged 16 years and above are subject to comprehensive due diligence and background checks and must have a clean criminal record.

No. The program does not impose restrictions based solely on an applicant's country of origin, although enhanced due diligence procedures may apply to certain jurisdictions.

Yes. The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old.

No. There is no English language test or language proficiency requirement for applicants.

No. Applicants are not required to possess any minimum educational qualifications or management experience.

Citizenship may be revoked if it was obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, or failure to comply with the program's legal requirements.

No. There is no residency requirement before or after citizenship is granted.

The minimum qualifying contribution starts from USD 250,000 under the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) option for a main applicant or a family of up to four.

Additional contributions are:

• USD 25,000 for each dependent under 18 years old
• USD 50,000 for each dependent aged 18 years or older

The minimum investment is:

• USD 325,000 for an approved development project
• USD 325,000 for a condominium unit or share in a development
• USD 600,000 for a private single-family dwelling home

Yes. Approved real estate investments can generally be resold after a holding period of seven years.

Yes. Applicants are responsible for government processing fees, due diligence fees, passport fees, stamp duties, and professional service fees charged by the authorized agent.

No. St. Kitts & Nevis offers an attractive tax environment with no personal income tax, wealth tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax.

Benefits include favorable tax treatment, international diversification opportunities, visa-free travel to more than 150 countries, and access to live and work within CARICOM member states.