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Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

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Program Type:

Citizenship by Investment

Processing Time:

6 months

Citizenship Timeline:

Upon approval

Permanent Residency Timeline:

N/A

Physical Presence Required:

None

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

157 countries

Minimum Contribution:

US$250,000

Contribution Options:

Donation, Property Investment

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Program Overview

Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

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 & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

How to Qualify

Saint Kitts and Nevis has two investment options within its citizenship by investment program.

Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

  • US$250,000 – Family of up to four people
  • US$25,000 – Each additional dependent under 18
  • US$50,000 – Each additional dependent over 18

Investment in Real Estate 

  • US$400,000 in a designated real estate unit from an approved development. The unit may be re-sold after seven years to another CBI investor.

Investment Private Homes

  • US$400,000 investment in a condominium unit designated as an Approved Private Home
  • US$800,000 investment in a single-family private dwelling designated as an Approved Private Home

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:

  • Main applicant: US$25,000
  • Spouse: US$15,000
  • Each dependent child or qualified dependent under 18: US$10,000
  • Each dependent child aged 18 or above or qualified dependent: US$15,000

For fast-track (“accelerated”) applications, the corresponding fees will apply:

  • Main applicant: US$42,500
  • Spouse: US$32,500
  • Each dependent child or other qualified dependent under 18: US$22,500
  • Each dependent child aged 18 or above or qualified dependent: US$32,500
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Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Salient Benefits

  • Increased visa-free travel
  • Settlement rights in multiple countries (beyond the program country itself)
  • Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen
  • Minimal physical presence requirements
  • Permits dual/multiple citizenship
  • Ability to include three or more generations of family members in the application
  • Lower taxes
  • Lower cost of living
  • Safety and security
  • Warm climate
  • Short processing time
  • English as official language

Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

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.

Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Program Authority and Legal Basis

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).

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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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