Saint Kitts & Nevis PM Persists in Withholding CBI Data, Even From His Own Cabinet, Says Special Report
PM Harris declined to share the financial data even as his cabinet ministers threatened, and eventually brought, a motion of no confidence.
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.
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Program type | Direct citizenship program |
Time to citizenship | 3-6 months |
Time to citizenship | 3-6 months |
Time to permanent residency | 3-6 months |
Minimum investment | US$150,000 |
Physical presence requirement | None |
Application processing time | 3-6 months |
Grants visa-free travel to | 157 destinations, including Schengen countries |
Contribution types available | Donation, Property Investment |
General program requirements
Saint Kitts and Nevis has two investment options within its citizenship by investment program.
The Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Donation
$195,000 for a single applicant, spouse and two dependents.
$10,000 for each additional dependents.
$20,000 for siblings who qualify.
Real Estate Investment
$200,000 for a joint investment with another main applicant in a single piece of real estate ($200,000 each, $400,000 total). The main applicant becomes a co-owner of a single unit with at least one additional main applicant. Minimum investment period is 7 years.
$400,000 real estate investment for a single applicant (with family under the citizenship application included). Minimum investment period is 5 years. This can include private homes and can be purchased up to 1 November 2022.
There are government fees associated with the real estate investment:
$35,000 main applicant.
$20,000 for spouse and siblings.
$10,000 for children.
There is a due diligence fee for main applicant of $7,500 and $4,000 for each applicant above the age of 16. There is an additional admin fee of $1,000 per applicant
Program benefits
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
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.
Applications for this program may be directed to:
The Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit
Legislation upon which this program is based:
Section 3 (5) of Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984)
Saint Kitts & Nevis publishes no statistics on its CIP.
Development Name | Construction Status | Announced Completion Date | Last Update | Images | Website |
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Beach & Golf Residence Ltd | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | No website listed | |
Beacon Heights | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | ||
Beaumont Park | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1YTqdmSxpwaM1FWOXp3Y1FRU2c | website down |
Belmont Gardens | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | website down (sister isles) | |
Botanical Gardens | No data | N/A | 25/02/2019 | ||
Brimstone Village | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | http://brimstonevillage.com/ | http://brimstonevillage.com/ |
Busch Hill Gardens | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | https://www.apsi.ch/apsi/properties/nevis/busch-hill-garden-villas.html | https://www.apsi.ch/apsi/properties/nevis/busch-hill-garden-villas.html |
Butlers Estate Resort Residences | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | http://www.butlersestate.com | |
Calypso Bay | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | http://calypsobayresorts.com/ | http://calypsobayresorts.com/ |
Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate Corporation | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | galaxycarib.com | |
Caribbean Scenic Resort | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Carino Hamilton Estate | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | Website down | |
Castle Bay Villas | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | Website down (sister isles) | |
Central Park Estates | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Christophe Harbour | No data | No data | 21/03/2019 | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate |
Range Developments (Park Hyatt) | Completed | N/A | 25/02/2019 | https://www.rangedevelopments.com/park-hyatt-st-kitts | https://www.rangedevelopments.com/park-hyatt-st-kitts |
Christophe Harbour – Windswept Residence Club | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate/windswept | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate/windswept |
Clay Villa Condominium Development | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://clayvilla.com | http://clayvilla.com |
Cliff Dwellers | Completed | N/A | 21/03/2019 | https://cliffdwellers.org/ | https://cliffdwellers.org/ |
Clifton Gardens | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://www.nevisstylerealty.com/4-clifton-gardens?pr_class=4 | http://www.nevisstylerealty.com/4-clifton-gardens?pr_class=4 |
Coast to Coast Development | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Dove Properties Ltd | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
ERA Development | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Fern Hill Villa Development | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Fisherman’s Cabanas Ltd | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | https://www.fishermanscabanas.com/ | |
Fort Ashby Beach Club | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Four Seasons Resort Estates | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://fsrenevis.com/ | https://fsrenevis.com/ |
Golden Rise Villas and Spa | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://www.goldenrisenevis.com/ | |
Golden Rock Commercial Park | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | grcpark.com | |
Golf View | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Half Moon Bay Villas | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://www.halfmoonbayvillas.com | http://www.halfmoonbayvillas.com |
Hamilton Villas and Spa | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://www.hamiltonnevis.com | https://www.hamiltonnevis.com |
Heritage Plantation Hotel (DBA Scotch Bonnet Condominiums) | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Hermitage Hotel | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://hermitagenevis.com | https://hermitagenevis.com |
Hillsboro Sunset Suites | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | https://www.hillsborostkitts.com/ | https://www.hillsborostkitts.com/ |
Horizon Villa | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
HTRIP Candy Resort | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://www.htrip-hk.com | |
Jones Estate Villas | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
King’s Pavilion Hotels | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Kingfisher Club | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://www.kingfisherclub.net | http://www.kingfisherclub.net |
Kittitian Hill | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://www.kittitianhill.com/ | http://www.kittitianhill.com/ |
Kittovation Ltd | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Koi Resort and Residences | Completed | No data | 14/02/2020 | http://www.koiresort.com | |
Leeward Cove | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Live Nevis | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://livenevis.com | http://livenevis.com |
Majestic Gardens Condominium Developments | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Manor By The Sea | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Marriott Hotel | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://mr-stkitts.info | https://mr-stkitts.info |
Marriott Residences | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | https://mr-stkitts.info | https://mr-stkitts.info |
Montebello Residences | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Montpelier Plantation Inn | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://montpeliernevis.com/gallery | https://montpeliernevis.com/gallery |
Mount Nevis Hotel | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | http://www.mountnevishotel.com/ | http://www.mountnevishotel.com/ |
Nelsons Spring Beach Villa and Spa | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://nelson-spring-beach-villas-spa-nevis.booked.net/ | https://nelson-spring-beach-villas-spa-nevis.booked.net/ |
Nevisian Sunset Condominiums | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://nevisiansunset.com | |
Oasis Resorts & Spa | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Wpi0LKy_m9oSB9TGVQuZnTlvu9-693xm | http://oasisresortspa.com/ |
Ocean Grove | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate/ocean-grove-villas | http://www.christopheharbour.com/real-estate/ocean-grove-villas |
Ocean Terrace Inn Condominiums | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | https://oceanterraceinn.com | https://oceanterraceinn.com |
Ocean’s Edge | Completed | N/A | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Oray’s Development | Not started | No data | 03/03/2019 | Website down | |
Paradise Palms Ltd | Under construction | No data | 03/03/2019 | htlnevis.com | |
Pelican Bay (Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts) | On hold | No data | 03/03/2019 | http://pelicanbay-stkitts.com/ | |
Pinney’s Hotel Development Ltd | No data | No data | 03/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Pirate’s Nest (T-Loft) | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | http://www.tloftproperty.com/english-index.html | |
Port Zante | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | http://www.portzante.com/ | |
Prime Developments Ltd | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | Website down | |
Ramada Hotels | Completed | 2019 | 05/12/2021 | https://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/2019/02/28/as-st-kitts-nevis-tries-to-reassure-economic-citizens-critical-article-mysteriously-disappears/ | http://galaxycarib.com/english/ |
Range Developments (La Valle) – Six Senses St. Kitts | On hold | N/A | 04/03/2019 | N/A | |
Rendezvous Hills Limited | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | http://rendezvoushill.com/construction-updates/ | http://rendezvoushill.com/construction-updates/ |
Riviere House Cottages Development | Under construction | No data | 04/03/2019 | http://rivierehouseandcottagesnevis.com/index.asp | http://rivierehouseandcottagesnevis.com/index.asp |
Royal Gateway Estate | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Royal Golf Estates | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Royal St.Kitts Beach Resort Limited | No data | No data | 04/03/2019 | Website down | |
Royal St. Kitts Hotel’s Vacation for Life Condominium | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | http://www.vacationforlifestkitts.com | http://www.vacationforlifestkitts.com |
Sea Lofts | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | sealofts.com | sealofts.com |
Seaview Gardens | Under construction | 2022 | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Seavista Development | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Selsoleil | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Serenity Palms Condominium Development | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
(Silver Ocean Limited) Ottleys Plantation Inn | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Silver Reef | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | https://silverreefstkitts.com | https://silverreefstkitts.com |
Spring Aire Resort | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
St Christopher Club | Under construction | No data | 04/03/2019 | http://www.stchristopherclubgroup.com/real-estate-st-kitts/st-christopher-club.php | http://www.stchristopherclubgroup.com/real-estate-st-kitts/st-christopher-club.php |
St. Kitts Castle | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | Website down | |
Starboard House | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | Website down | |
Sundance Ridge (Peninsular Associates) | Under construction | 2022 | 04/03/2019 | http://sundanceridgestkitts.com | http://sundanceridgestkitts.com |
Sunrise Hill Villas | No data | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Sunset Heights Condominiums | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
SV Condos Ltd 2014 | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Tamarind Cove Marina Development Ltd | Under construction | 2019 | 04/03/2019 | http://www.tamarindcovenevis.com | http://www.tamarindcovenevis.com |
The North Wing (St. Kitts Marriott Resort Beach Casino) | No data | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Turquoise Waterfront Condominiums Development | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
University Gardens Condominiums | No data | No data | 04/03/2019 | universitygardensstkitts.com | |
Victoria Gardens Resort | Not started | No data | 04/03/2019 | No website registered | |
Vista Villas Inc | Under construction | No data | 04/03/2019 | saintchristopherclubgroup.com | |
Zenith Nevis Alpha Condominium | Completed | N/A | 04/03/2019 | http://zenithnevis.com | http://zenithnevis.com |
Development Name | Construction Status | Announced Completion Date | Last Update | Images | Website |
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