Home to the world’s first formal citizenship by investment program, Saint Kitts & Nevis has been naturalizing qualified investors since 1984. It remains one of the world’s most popular CIPs, approving more than a thousand investors and their families each year.
The application process typically takes 3-6 months, but a 45-day accelerated process is available for an additional fee.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has two investment options within its citizenship by investment program.
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
Investment in Real Estate
Investment Private Homes
Public Benefit
US$250,000 invested in an Approved Public Benefit project.
Additional Fees
For the real estate, private home, and public good investment options, the following additional government fees apply:
For fast-track (“accelerated”) applications, the corresponding fees will apply:
An investor must use an approved agent for facilitate the process. After making a deposit, there will be a collection of documents and initial background check.
The agency will submit the application file and all adult applicants will undergo a due diligence from the government.
If the application is approved, the final investment needs to be transferred. Applicants will be granted citizenship and their passports will follow.
There is no language test and no physical presence requirement for the Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
Applications for this program may be directed to The Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit.
Legislation upon which this program is based is Section 3 (5) of Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984).
As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:
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