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St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

The longest-running citizenship by investment programme in the world, established 1984.

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Explore Your Eligibility for St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

St Lucia citizenship by investment starts with a minimum contribution of $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution. With the longest operating citizenship program, it allows wealthy investors and families to get a second passport through qualified investment routes.

Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship and our experts will help you to understand the costs and investment paths before making a long term commitment.

Official Language
English
Economy
Real estate, Tourism, Agriculture and Offshore Banking
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Minimum Contribution
$250,000
Key Economic Sectors
Tourism, Real Estate, Offshore Banking and Agriculture
Official Language
English
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

St. Kitts & Nevis at a glance

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment offers international investors, entrepreneurs and families a path to secure a second nationality through government approved routes. St Kitts citizenship by investment is one of the oldest citizenship by investment programs, established in 1984. The minimum contribution to qualify for the program starts from $250,000. The program offers several qualifying routes, including contributions to a sustainable island state fund and real estate investment. The program was established to attract foreign direct investment and support economic development in the country.

At SA GLOBAL Citizenship, we provide personalised guidance to international investors who want to explore their eligibility, compare investment options and understand the application process.

Passport power

St. Kitts and Nevis citizens reach 157 destinations without a prior visa — ranked 22nd of 199 passports worldwide.

157 Destinations without a prior visa
Visa free
122
On arrival
27
eTA
8
e-Visa
35
Visa required
34
  • Schengen
  • USA
  • UK
St. Kitts & Nevis

Investment Routes for St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment offers accessible investment routes, including donations to the government and real estate investment.

01

St Kitts Citizenship by Contribution to Sustainable Island State Contribution

St Kitts allows applicants to qualify for citizenship by a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution Fund. The main applicant, along with 3 other family members, will qualify for St Kitts citizenship. This amount excludes processing fees, due diligence fees, passport printing fees and other government fees.

The application fee for each additional dependent family member includes:

  • $25,000 for a family member under 18
  • $50,000 for a family member above 18
02

St Kitts Citizenship by Real Estate Investment

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program offers a real estate investment route that starts with a minimum investment of $325,000 from an approved real estate development or to purchase a Condominium unit. Investors need to invest $600,000 for a single-family home as a private real estate sale investment route and the investment must be retained for 7 years before selling.

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Benefits of St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program offers many benefits for international investors, including no

Dual Nationality

St Kitts Citizenship permits dual nationality. It allows investors and families to secure a second citizenship without giving up their original nationality.

Family Inclusion

The program allows you to include family members, including your spouse, children under 30, and parents aged 55 or over, in the same application. Your family members can secure lifetime citizenship, which can be transferred to future generations.

No Personal Income Tax

St Kitts does not impose personal income tax on income from within the country or outside the country. The corporate tax for tax residents and non-tax residents is 33% in St Kitts. This makes it an attractive option for US citizens with high tax rates on their global income.

A Second Home

St Kitts is an attractive location for international investors and families exploring a second home with access to Europe and North America.

No Mandatory Stay Requirement

St Kitts and Nevis CBI program does not impose any minimum stay requirement to become a citizen of the country. Investors can visit the country as per their own schedule and business meetings.

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Eligibility Requirements for the Program

To apply for St Kitts citizenship by investment, the main applicant must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Have no criminal record
  • Pass the due diligence checks
  • Show a legitimate source of funds
  • Be in good health, with no critical health issues
  • Meet the minimum investment for the selected route
  • Hold approved real estate for 7 years before selling
Step by step

Application Process for St Kitts Citizenship by Investment

The application process for St Kitts Citizenship at SA Global Citizenship starts with an initial assessment of due diligence, investment, citizenship approval and then passport issuance.

  1. 01

    Our St Kitts immigration consultants review the nationality, family structure, financial status, and source of funds of the applicant and decide whether the applicant is suitable for the program.

  2. 02

    Experts at SA Global Citizenship determine the documents and the due diligence requirements.

  3. 03

    Applicants then prepare their documents, including financial records, identification records, birth certificates, police clearance certificates, and proof of funds. Our professionals help applicants at every step of the application process.

  4. 04

    Our team then submits the application to St Kitts CIU (Citizenship Investment Unit) to initiate the process.

  5. 05

    After the application is approved by the government and applicants successfully meet the investment requirements and they can apply for a St Kitts second passport, which is issued for 5 years for children under 16 and 10 years for the main applicant and above 16 for dependent family members.

FAQ’s

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The minimum investment requirement for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment is $250,000 through a contribution to the Sustainable Island State Fund.

Yes, you can add dependent family members in the same citizenship application. The St Kitts CBI allows a spouse, children, parents and siblings, subject to extra government fees.

The country doesn’t impose any mandatory stay requirements; however, the citizens are encouraged to visit St Kitts and Nevis.

The applicants must choose a qualifying investment route, submit the application along with the necessary documents for the program and pass a due diligence process.

St Kitts and Nevis offers many benefits, including visa-free travel to 150 countries, dual nationality, no personal income tax, no mandatory stay requirement, family inclusion and a second home in uncertain times.

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Why SA Global

SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.

  • Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
  • Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
  • Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.

01 TODAY

Book a consultation

At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.

02 24 HOURS

Get your eligibility result

A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.

03 FROM 7 DAYS

We prepare your file

Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.

04 FROM 14 DAYS

We submit for you

Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.

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