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St Kitts and Nevis
citizenship by investment
10 months
Otaining period
Otaining period
7 years
The property can be sold
The property can be sold
Schengen Area
133 Visa-free countries, including Schngen area
133 Visa-free countries, including Schngen area
0%
Tax on income, dividends, and capital gains
Tax on income, dividends, and capital gains
Since 1984, St. Kitts and Nevis has offered a citizenship-by-investment program. Prospective citizens must either donate a minimum of 250,000 to state−approved funds or social initiatives, or invest at least 325,000 in qualified real estate.
Property investments become eligible for resale after a seven-year holding period. While the application process is handled remotely, all applicants and their dependents are required to submit biometric data in person at designated centers in St. Kitts and Nevis, the UAE, or China.
The program extends to spouses, children, and parents, and citizenship status is hereditary.
Property investments become eligible for resale after a seven-year holding period. While the application process is handled remotely, all applicants and their dependents are required to submit biometric data in person at designated centers in St. Kitts and Nevis, the UAE, or China.
The program extends to spouses, children, and parents, and citizenship status is hereditary.
9 benefits of St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
- Second citizenshipSt Kitts and Nevis allows dual citizenship. Applicants get a second passport without renouncing their first one. Citizenship is granted for life and passed on to future generations.
- Passports for the whole familyAlong with the main applicant, St Kitts and Nevis citizenship is granted to a spouse, children up to 29 years old inclusive, and parents.
- Visa-free travelWith a St Kitts and Nevis passport, investors can freely enter 133 countries. In 24 of them, a visa is issued on arrival, and for another 6, an eTA must be obtained.
- Opportunity to take business to a new levelInvestors may register companies in St Kitts and Nevis. This simplifies work with foreign partners and enables settlements without currency control.
- Tax optimisationTax residents of St Kitts and Nevis do not pay tax on dividends, interest, or royalties. There are also no taxes on salaries, capital gains, or inheritance.
- Refundable real estate investmentsInvestors buy real estate as individuals. Investments can be recovered after 7 years. Before that, they may earn rental income.
- No residence requirementsInvestors and their family members are not required to live in the country. They may visit at any time.
- Sponsorship availableExpenses may be covered by a sponsor. A sponsor may be the main applicant’s parents or children. A birth certificate is required to confirm the family relationship.
- Safe havenCitizens may enter St Kitts and Nevis at any time and stay without limitation. This is useful in case of emergencies or crises in their country of residence.
Requirements to apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
Over 18 years old
With a legal and sufficient income
No bankruptcy status in the past 10 years
No criminal record
In good health
With a legal and sufficient income
No bankruptcy status in the past 10 years
No criminal record
In good health
No criminal record
Up to 29 years old inclusive
Financially dependent on the investor
Financially dependent on the investor
Over 55 years old
Financially dependent on the investor
Financially dependent on the investor
Investment options for obtaining St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
Request
Non-refundable contribution — $250,000
Investment in social projects — $250,000
Purchase of real estate — $325,000
Non-refundable contribution — $250,000
Investment in social projects — $250,000
Purchase of real estate — $325,000
Details
Funds are transferred to the Federal Consolidated Fund. The contribution cannot be refunded, and no investment income is generated.
For a single applicant and a family of up to four people, the contribution amount is $250,000. An additional payment is required for each extra person included in the application: $25,000 for a child under 18 and $50,000 for applicants over 18.
The investor invests funds in social and infrastructure projects approved by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis.
Applicants may choose which property to purchase to obtain citizenship:
Funds are transferred to the Federal Consolidated Fund. The contribution cannot be refunded, and no investment income is generated.
For a single applicant and a family of up to four people, the contribution amount is $250,000. An additional payment is required for each extra person included in the application: $25,000 for a child under 18 and $50,000 for applicants over 18.
The investor invests funds in social and infrastructure projects approved by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis.
Applicants may choose which property to purchase to obtain citizenship:
- a share in a resort complex, hotel, or condominium — $325,000;
- a private house — $600,000.
Additional costs
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
$25,000+
Government fee
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
$25,000+
Government fee
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
$25,000+
Government fee
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
$25,000+
Government fee
$10,000+
Due Diligence fees
$3,160+
Other fees and charges
Real estate for participation in the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program
St Kitts and Nevis, Frigate Bay
$325,000
A share in a villa and apartments in a hotel complex
58—426 m²
1—3 bed
1—4 bath
$325,000
A share in a villa and apartments in a hotel complex
58—426 m²
1—3 bed
1—4 bath
St Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre
$325,000
A share in a 5-star hotel managed by Hyatt
$325,000
A share in a 5-star hotel managed by Hyatt
St Kitts and Nevis, Nevis
$425,000
Full or fractional ownership of apartments in a residential complex
70—116 m²
1—2 bed
$425,000
Full or fractional ownership of apartments in a residential complex
70—116 m²
1—2 bed
Key documents to apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
- All valid passports
- 6 photographs
- Birth certificates of all applicants
- Marriage or divorce certificate
- Proof of the legality of income
- Bank statement for the past year
- Copy of a higher education diploma
- Copy of a military ID
- Proof of residential address
- Professional reference
- Reference from an international bank issued no more than 6 months ago
- Signed sale and purchase agreement, if the investor chose the real estate option
- Police clearance certificates from the country of residence for applicants over 16 years old
- HIV test results issued no more than 3 months ago for applicants over 12 years old
How to obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment: step‑by‑step process
The Head office verifies investors for compliance with the citizenship program requirements. A compliance specialist reviews the investor’s information and identifies any facts that may prevent the granting of citizenship.
The process is confidential and takes two working days. The investor fills out a form with personal details and provides a copy of their passport and taxpayer identification number, TIN.
The process is confidential and takes two working days. The investor fills out a form with personal details and provides a copy of their passport and taxpayer identification number, TIN.
The lawyers provide a list of required documents. They arrange translations if needed, certify copies, and prepare affidavits.
Lawyers complete the forms and submit the documents to the Citizenship by Investment Unit. The review takes up to 120 days.
Applicants over 16 attend an online interview. A qualified interpreter is provided if needed.
Applicants over 16 attend an online interview. A qualified interpreter is provided if needed.
The CIU conducts a background check, verifying the investor’s biography, sources of income, and criminal record.
If Due Diligence is passed, the authority sends an approval letter to Passportivity lawyers. The investor transfers funds under the selected option.
The lawyers schedule biometric enrolment appointments for the investor and their family members. Biometric collection centres operate in St Kitts and Nevis, China, and the UAE.
Staff photograph the investor and their family members, scan their fingerprints, and collect their digital signatures. They also scan documents, such as passports, birth certificates, and naturalisation certificates.
Staff photograph the investor and their family members, scan their fingerprints, and collect their digital signatures. They also scan documents, such as passports, birth certificates, and naturalisation certificates.
After the applicant transfers the investment, the programme department issues registration certificates and then prepares the passports. The applicant collects the completed documents in person in St Kitts and Nevis or at an approved embassy or consulate.
Additional services
Investors contact us for additional services after obtaining St Kitts and Nevis citizenship, for example to renew a passport or register a business in the Caribbean.
- Passport renewal after 10 years
- Passport replacement in case of loss
- Obtaining a driving licence
- Address or legal entity registration
- Legal entity maintenance
- Obtaining a police clearance certificate
- Document apostille
- Obtaining a social security number
- SIM card registration
- Obtaining a marriage certificate
- Applying for a US tourist visa
- Inheritance of citizenship
We are an official partner of Passportivity in South Africa.
