Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

About Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program

The st Kitts and Nevis citizenship by Investment Program is the first of its kind. Since 1984, it promotes foreign investment and economic growth in the Commonwealth of Saint Kitts and Nevis, giving investors from abroad great financial opportunities and mobility benefits.

The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by Investment Program is currently the best citizenship investment program in the world along with Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, according to Financial Times group’s magazine Professional Wealth Management in 2021.

It allows foreign investors receive St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by donation, by the acquisition of certain properties, or by funding certain public or private infrastructural assets. This way, Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program has helped promote several projects for the local community, aiming at a better quality of life in the islands.

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship:

Citizenship by investment in Saint Kitts and Nevis is easy and fast to obtain (4 to 6 months on average). Investors can get their Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investing in real estate, purchasing a private home, or by investing in public benefit projects. They can also become eligible for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by donating through the Sustainable Island State Contribution Option (SISC). In return, they can have a second citizenship and a second passport that will provide them with visa-free access to over 150 destinations in the world, as well as other benefits.

Time to Citizenship

Minimum of 6 Months

Minimum Investment

US $250,000

Type of Investment

Donation or Real Estate

Visa-free Countries

150+ Countries and Territories

About Saint Kitts & Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy located in the Caribbean Sea. As a Commonwealth realm, it recognizes King Charles III as head of state but it’s still a sovereign state, having declared its independence in 1983. Formed by two islands in the Lesser Antilles area, the Commonwealth of Saint Kitts and Nevis has a total area of 261 km2 and a population of 54,961. Its capital city, Basseterre, is located on the biggest island, Saint Kitts. The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English, but Saint Kitts Creole is also spoken in Nevis and other administrative regions. Because it’s part of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the official currency of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean dollar.

Language

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Total Area

261 km2

Capital

Basseterre

Government

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Population

54,961

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship and Passport Benefits

  • Wide international mobility. Saint Kitts and Nevis passport by investment provides visa-free access to over 150 countries and territories, including highly sought-after global destinations for both tourism and business purposes.
  • Residency status. All Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship holders can live and work in the islands. Residence, however, is not obligatory.
  • Minimal taxation. There is no net worth tax, sales tax, gift tax, or estate tax in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
  • Vast investment opportunities. Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship supplies investors with the right to purchase additional real estate apart from the real estate under Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship program.
  • Dual citizenship. The authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis do not ask new citizens to resign their previous citizenship.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport Ranking

Due to the high global mobility that Saint Kitts and Nevis passport provides to its holders, it is in 27th place on the Guide Passport Index.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport enables holders exceptional international mobility, providing visa-free access to a broad array of countries and territories worldwide, alongside visa-on-arrival access and electronic travel authorization (eTA) for additional destinations, totaling over 150 countries and territories.

Requirements to Qualify for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

The ideal applicant for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program meets the following requirements:

  • Aged 18 or older.
  • No criminal records (requires a police clearance certificate).
  • Good health (proven with a medical certificate, including an HIV test certificate).
  • Owns at least US $250,000 to make a donation through the Sustainable Island State Contribution Option (SISC) or US $400,000 to acquire real estate under Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship program, and is able to prove the source of such capital (for example, through an Employment Letter detailing the type of work performed and the salary earned, or whatever that applies).
  • All main applicants must undergo virtual interviews.

Note: All applicants must go through the due diligence process to confirm the facts and obtain approval.

Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Options

Option 1: Sustainable Island State Contribution Option (SISC)

The Sustainable Island State Contribution Option (SISC), launched in July 2023, is regarded as one of the most straightforward paths to obtain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship through investment. Contributions made by applicants through this avenue are dedicated to supporting key sectors of St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic and social development, including green energy, economic diversification, strengthening social protection programs, fostering sustainable industries, and other vital activities crucial to the country’s growth and sustainability.

The minimum value of the donation depends on the number of applicants in the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program:

Single applicant

US $250,000

Main applicant and spouse

US $300,000

Family of four

US $350,000

Additional dependent under 18 years of age

US $50,000 per applicant

Additional dependent 18 years of age or over

US $75,000 per applicant

Option 2: Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment in Real Estate

To obtain their Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment in real estate, foreign investors must fund a pre-approved real estate project with a minimum value of US $400,000 (resalable after 7 years). Usually, these government-authorized real estate projects are involved in the tourism sector (hotels, villas, resorts, spas, suites, condominium units, beach clubs, commercial parks).

Apart from the investment in real estate under Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship program, applicants must cover the government fees:

Single applicant

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependents under 18 years of age

US $10,000

Dependents aged 18 years or older

US $15,000 per applicant

Option 3: Private Home Sale Investment Option

This program enables individuals with a single family to acquire St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship through the purchase of a private residence with a minimum value of US$400,000 for a condominium unit, or US$800,000 for a single-family private dwelling home, both of which are resalable after a period of seven (7) years. Eligibility for the program is contingent upon the selection of properties from government-approved private homes.

Government fees, in this case, are:

Single applicant

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependents under 18 years of age

US $10,000 per applicant

Dependents aged 18 years or older

US $15,000 per applicant​

Option 4: The Public Benefit Option

The Public Benefit Option offers prospective applicants the opportunity to invest in projects that promote industrial growth and finance the development of real estate on government-owned land. These initiatives prioritize the employment of local residents and deliver significant benefits to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis, including programs that foster technology transfer and the enhancement of local capacities. The minimum investment threshold for this option is set at US$ 250,000.

Government fees, in this case, are:

Single applicant

US $25,000

Spouse

US $15,000

Dependents under 18 years of age

US $10,000 per applicant

Dependents aged 18 years or older

US $15,000 per applicant

Application fee

US $250 per applicant

Due diligence for main applicant

US $10,000

Due diligence for spouse

US $7,500

Due diligence for dependents above 16 years old

US $7,500 per applicant

Passport fee

US $450 per applicant

Certificate of Registration, stamp fee

US $50 per applicant

Apply for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship

How obtain a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

  • The Citizenship by Investment Unit only receives applications through approved, reliable entities. Second Passport is a licensed agent which is authorized by the Citizenship by Investment Unit to generate valid applications for Saint Kitts and Nevis passports by investment and Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship. In order to do this, our specialized advisors help investors compile, notarize, complete, and translate (if needed) the required documents and forms for a correct, well-timed submission with one of the highest success rates in the market. We also help you calculate and send the corresponding fees so that everything is in order from the start.
  • You will receive a letter from Saint Kitts and Nevis government approving the application. However, in order to proceed, the authorities will ask for proof of the investment.
  • Make a donation through the SISC or an investment in real estate, purchase a private home, or invest in a Public Benefit project to obtain proof of investment.
  • After the Citizenship by Investment Unit verifies these documents, it will turn over the Certificate of Registration. This is St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
  • Now you have all you need to obtain your Saint Kitts and Nevis passport. Our trained consultants will handle the process carefully and professionally and deliver your second passport to you in record time.

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