st. kitts and nevis

Minimum investment

$250,000

processing time

3-4 Months

key residency benefit

Fast-Track Route to Citizenship

Benefits of Citizenship by Investment in St. Kitts and Nevis

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    Visa-free access to over 140 countries

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    Fast-track application option available

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    No minimum stay or interview requirements

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    Favorable tax system

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    Economical and flexible investment options

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    Grants citizenship to the applicant and their family

discover St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis comprises two islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The island country, also known as Saint Christopher and Nevis, was named by Christopher Columbus following his visit in 1493.

These dual islands are famed for being the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere in both area and population. St. Kitts and Nevis attracts a large number of tourists each year, thanks to its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and activities, such as watersports.

The country has a tropical climate, with warm summers and cooler winters. English is the official spoken language of St. Kitts and Nevis, but St. Kitts Creole is also widely spoken.

About St. Kitts and Nevis

Dating back to 1984, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is the oldest in the world. Additionally, the CBI Index ranked St. Kitts and Nevis as the number one citizenship by investment (CBI) program for 2022.

The program offers a cost-effective option for those looking to gain citizenship. Applicants can gain citizenship status and a Caribbean passport with a minimum investment of $250,000.

St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders benefit from visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including Hong Kong, countries in the Schengen Area, the UK and more.

How to obtain citizenship by investment in St. Kitts and nevis

  • Invest in a government-approved real estate project. With this option, the applicant has three choices:

    • Purchase a designated real estate unit of an approved development, including hotel shares, villas, condominiums, etc. The minimum investment is $400,000, and the investor can resell after seven years.

    • Invest a minimum of $400,000 in a condominium unit designated as an Approved Private Home.

    • Purchase of an Approved Private Home for the minimum amount of $800,000. The property can be sold after seven years. However, it cannot be used for subsequent citizenship by investment applications.

    Please note that other costs apply. These include government application, due diligence, and passport fees.

    1. Non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) with a minimum investment amount of $250,000 (previously $350,000) for a single applicant or a family of up to four people: The funds are used to advance the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, and the amount is only paid once the application has been approved. OR

    2. Real Estate Property with a minimum investment amount $400,000: The investor must purchase a government approved commercial or residential real estate project and hold the investment for 7 years. The types of projects that are eligible are hotel or resort shares, villas, condominiums or private homes, and the investment amount is only paid once the application has been approved. OR

    3. Public Benefit Option with a minimum investment amount of $250,000: The investor is required to make a contribution in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project to be paid to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor, aiming at maximizing local employment, supporting transfer of technology and capacity building.

  • Invest $250,000 in a unit of a public benefit project pre-approved by the government. These Public Benefit Projects help the St. Kitts and Nevis population in several ways, such as increasing local employment.

Frequently asked questions

  • There are no residency requirements to gain citizenship, and the whole process can be completed remotely. Your Certificate of Registration can be collected from the country or an approved embassy or consulate.

  • St. Kitts and Nevis offers an attractive tax regime. For non-tax residents, there are no capital gains, inheritance tax, personal income tax, or wealth tax on worldwide income or assets.

  • St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes dual citizenship. This means investors can keep their existing nationality and passport unless the other country does not allow dual citizenship.

  • To be eligible for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, the primary applicant requirements are:

    • Be over 18 years old

    • Be in good health

    • Have a clean criminal record

    • Be of good character and pass detailed due diligence and background checks

    • Have enough funds to make the investments and be able to provide proof of funds from a legal source

    • Not be from a restricted nation such as Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, etc.