St.Kitts is a smallest twin island country in the world with just a population of 55,000, situated in West Indies. Over a million tourists visit annually attracted by its blue waters and Caribbean sun.
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Caribbean citizenship at your fingertips. Processing time is 120 days for investors. No personal visit required.
The St. Kitts and Nevis is currently the most popular citizenship by investment program (CIP) in the world. The CBI program is oldest in the world since 1984.
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Enjoy visa free access to 150+ countries for SKN passport holders.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship by Donation
Non-refundable contribution. Straightforward and fastest application process.
Starting from $250,000
Exclusive Benefits
- Visa free travel to UK, Europe, Switzerland, Singapore along with other 120 countries
- No residence requirements before or after passport.
- Canada eTA for US visa holders.
- No business experience, no english tests.
- No income or wealth tax.
- Citizenship for family members (spouse and children)
- Lifetime citizenship with one time investment
- No restrictions on Dual citizenship.
- Confidential application process.
- Citizenship is discrete not reported.
- Choice of Real Estate investment.
- Inherit citizenship passed down to family.
- No personal visit required.
- Passport issued with 3-4 months.
- Business incentives for investment.
- Right to take up residence in CARICOM member countries at any time and for any length of time.
Eligible Investments
The regulations regarding citizenship-by-investment in St. Kitts and Nevis are contained in Part II, Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984.
1. Sustainable Island Fund Contribution – US$ 250,000 for single person + payment of processing fees. For accompanying family members (see below).
2. Real Estate Investment – Purchase a property in St Kitts & Nevis with a value of at least US$ 400,000 held for 7 years, plus payment of various registration and other fees.
Canada ETA
Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis are eligible for Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada, subject to certain conditions.
- If you have held a Canada visa in the last 10 years
- Have a valid non immigrant visa to United States.
Sustainable Island Contribution Fund (Donation)
The SISC was launched in July 2023. Sustainable Island fundContributions start from US$250,000 for one applicant only and increase as a spouse or dependants are added. All contributions are payable to the Federal Consolidated Fund.
- Main applicant only: US$250,000
- Main applicant and a spouse: US$300,000
- Main applicant and one dependant: US$300,000
- Main applicant, a spouse and one or two dependants; US$350,000
- Main applicant and two or three dependants: US$350,000
- Each additional dependant under 18: US$50,000
Each additional dependant aged 18 or over: US$75,000
Due Diligence Fee
The following due diligence fees apply to all CBI applications:
- Main applicant: US$10,000
- Each dependant aged 16 or over: US$7,500
Each main applicant is required to attend an interview conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the CIU or by officials of the Unit either virtually, in person in St Kitts and Nevis or in person at such other location approved by the Board of Governors of the CIU. Dependants aged 16 or over may if deemed .
Applicants also be required to attend an interview.
Citizenship for Property Investors
SKN Real Estate
Starting $400,000
The minimum amount for investing in the Developer’s Real Estate Option is now US$400,000 in Government approved properties. The property must be held for a period of seven years and can be re-sold, once, to another purchaser who wants to apply for Citizenship by Investment.
Private Homes
An Approved Private Home, which can be a condominium or single-family dwelling, qualifies to be sold as a Citizenship by Investment option if a minimum investment of US$400,000 is paid to the condominium owner or US$800,000 is paid to the single-family dwelling owner, by the main applicant. Again, the private home must be held for a period of seven years and cannot be sold to another purchaser who wants to apply for Citizenship by Investment unless the Federal Cabinet is satisfied that substantial further investment was injected into the real estate by way of further construction, renovation or otherwise.
Saint Kitts Passport
The SKN passport is a strong passport in terms of visa free access and well recognized worldwide.. At the moment holders can travel to 150+ countries. Stays in Schengen countries maximum 90 days in 180 day period combined in all countries. Stays in UK maximum 6 months for tourism, business trip or visiting friends.
A Visa required to travel to Canada and USA. (Canada ETA eligible)