ST KITTS & NEVIS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
The St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program has been running since 1984. It’s the oldest second citizenship program in the world and it remains one of the most popular passport schemes. The St Kitts CBI offers applicants a donation option and 2 real estate investment options. Donation amounts to the Sustainable Growth Fund were reduced in 2017, which has made St Kitts citizenship very affordable. The St. Kitts and Nevis passport provides visa-free travel to the EU for 90 days in a 180-day period. St Kitts also has a tax-friendly environment.
Location
Caribbean
Population
55,000
Capital
Basseterre
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Language
English
Investment Amounts
| Sustainable Growth Fund | |
|---|---|
| Investment amount | 150,000 USD for a single applicant; 195,000 USD for a family of 4; 10,000 USD per additional dependent |
| Due diligence fees | 7,500 USD for the main applicant; 4,000 USD for dependents over 16 years old |
| AAP fees (optional) | 17,500 USD for the main applicant; 16,000 USD for dependents over 16 years old |
| Real Estate Investment | |
|---|---|
| Investment amount | 200,000 USD (resalable after 7y) or 400,000 USD (resalable after 5y) |
| Government fees | 35,047 USD for the main applicant; 20,047 USD for the spouse; 10,047 USD for any other dependent |
| Due diligence fees | 7,500 USD for the main applicant; 4,000 USD for dependents over 16 years old |
| AAP fees (optional) | 17,500 USD for the main applicant; 16,000 USD for dependents over 16 years old |
Application Process
Stage 1 Month 1
Gather the necessary documents and submit the application, along with your medical examination results. If you are applying under the Real Estate option, you are required to produce a sale agreement with an approved developer.
Stage 2 Month 3-4
It takes 90 days to process for the CIBU to process an application. For an additional fee, you can opt for the Accelerated Application Process and have your application processed in 60 days and, in some cases, 45 days. During that time, due diligence is performed on your application. Following the receipt of a letter of approval, you are instructed to finalise your investment option.
Stage 3 Month 4-5
Upon receipt, the CBIU will issue a Certificate of Registration, which will be used to obtain the passport.