Citizenship by Investment in St. Kitts and Nevis
- Visa-free travel
- Fast-track option available
- Oldest programme in the world
Minimum Investment Amount
$250,000
Processing Time
3-4 months
Key Residency Benefit
Fast-track route to citizenship
Why is St. Kitts and Nevis a popular investment location?
St. Kitts and Nevis comprises two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The island country, also known as Saint Christopher and Nevis, was named by Christopher Columbus following his visit in 1493.
These dual islands are famed for being the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere in both area and population. St. Kitts and Nevis attracts a large number of tourists each year, thanks to its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and activities, such as watersports.
The country has a tropical climate, with warm summers and cooler winters. English is the official spoken language of St. Kitts and Nevis, but St. Kitts Creole is also widely spoken.
About the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme
Dating back to 1984, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the oldest in the world. Additionally, the CBI Index ranked St. Kitts and Nevis as the number one citizenship by investment (CBI) programme for 2022.
The programme offers a cost-effective option for those looking to gain citizenship. Applicants can gain citizenship status and a Caribbean passport with a minimum investment of $250,000.
St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders benefit from visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including Hong Kong, countries in the Schengen Area, the UK and more.
What are the Benefits of Citizenship by investment in St. Kitts & Nevis?
Visa-free access to over 140 countries
Fast-track application option available
No minimum stay or interview requirements
Favourable tax system
Economical and flexible investment options
Grants citizenship to the applicant and their family
How to obtain Citizenship by investment in St. Kitts & Nevis
Government-approved property investment
Invest in a government-approved real estate project. With this option, the applicant has three choices:
Purchase a designated real estate unit of an approved development, including hotel shares, villas, condominiums, etc. The minimum investment is $400,000, and the investor can resell after seven years.
Invest a minimum of $400,000 in a condominium unit designated as an Approved Private Home.
Purchase of an Approved Private Home for the minimum amount of $800,000. The property can be sold after seven years. However, it cannot be used for subsequent citizenship by investment applications.
Please note that other costs apply. These include government application, due diligence and passport fees.
A non-refundable contribution
1. Non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) with a minimum investment amount of $250,000 (previously $350,000) for a single applicant or a family of up to four people:
The funds are used to advance the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis and the amount is only paid once the application has been approved.
OR
2. Real Estate Property with a minimum investment amount $400,000:
The investor must purchase a government approved commercial or residential real estate project and hold the investment for 7 years. The types of projects that are eligible are hotel or resort shares, villas, condominiums or private homes, and the investment amount is only paid once the application has been approved.
OR
3. Public Benefit Option with a minimum investment amount of $250,000:
The investor is required to make a contribution in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project to be paid to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor, aiming at maximizing local employment, supporting transfer of technology and capacity building.
Public benefit option
Invest $250,000 in a unit of a public benefit project pre-approved by the government. These Public Benefit Projects help the St. Kitts and Nevis population in several ways, such as increasing local employment.
Key Benefit of Citizenship by investment in St. Kitts & Nevis
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme provides a fast-track solution for those wanting to secure a second passport.
Applicants can secure a passport from the Caribbean country in just 3-4 months on average. The programme also offers an accelerated application process.
The fast-track option allows applicants and their entire family to secure their passports in 45-60 days on average. This makes the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme one of the quickest routes to obtaining a second passport.
Frequently asked questions
There are no residency requirements to gain citizenship, and the whole process can be completed remotely. Your Certificate of Registration can be collected from the country or an approved embassy or consulate.
St. Kitts and Nevis offer an attractive tax regime. For non-tax residents, there are no capital gains, inheritance tax, personal income tax, or wealth tax on worldwide income or assets.
St. Kitts and Nevis recognise dual citizenship. This means investors can keep their existing nationality and passport unless the other country does not allow dual citizenship.
To be eligible for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme, the primary applicant requirements are:
- Be over 18 years old
- Be in good health
- Have a clean criminal record
- Be of good character and pass detailed due diligence and background checks
- Have enough funds to make the investments and be able to provide proof of funds from a legal source
- Not be from a restricted nation such as Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus etc.
Which programme is right for you?
| Citizenship or Residency Programme? | Citizenship or Residency Programme?Citizenship | ||
| Minimum Investment Amount | Minimum Investment Amount$250,000 | ||
| Minimum Stay Requirement | Minimum Stay RequirementNo | ||
| Initial Permit Duration | Initial Permit DurationN/A | ||
| Time to Residence | Time to ResidenceN/A | ||
| Time to Citizenship | Time to Citizenship4 months | ||
| Family Inclusion? | Family Inclusion?Spouse, children under 25 and parents over 55 | ||
| Right to Work? | Right to Work?Yes | ||
| Type of Document Received | Type of Document Received?Certificate of citizenship and passport | ||
| No. of Visa-Free Countries with Passport? | No. of Visa-Free Countries with Passport?155 | ||