Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis has the world’s first and oldest Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, having been established in 1984.
When considering citizenship in the Caribbean, there are many reasons to consider St Kitts and Nevis.
The beautiful, verdant two-island state is located in the Eastern Caribbean, to the West of Antigua and to the South of Anguilla.
St Kitts and Nevis is part of the Commonwealth of Nations and retains the British Monarch as the head of state. The islands cover 261 sq. km, and the population of just under 54,000 enjoys a high standard of living in a federal parliamentary democracy.
Tourism is the nation’s economic mainstay, attracting more than 600,000 visitors every year and contributing to most of the US $1.5 billion annual income.
St Kitts and Nevis is a signatory to the Double Taxation Relief (CARICOM) Treaty 1994 and has implemented measures to ensure compliance with the US FATCA regime.
The St Kitts and Nevis government offers an accelerated citizenship application process, reducing the processing period to 60 days or less – making it the fastest programme in the Caribbean.
Key Benefits
Visa free travel to 157 countries
Fast application process in 60 days
Required donation from US$125,000
No minimum presence requirement
What are the application requirements for the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme?
Before applying for the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme, there are some basic considerations to account for. To be eligible to apply, you must be of outstanding character, with no criminal record, and also be in good health. There are three qualifying options available. Additional information on eligibility can be found on the official government website.
1. Donation
Applicants can donate to the Sustainable Growth Fund. Under the Limited Time Offer (LTO) until June 30th, 2023 with the following thresholds:
- Single applicant: US$125,000.
- Family of four members: US$170,000
- Additional dependants under 18 years old: US$10,000 per person
- Additional dependants over 18 years old: US$25,000 per person
2. Purchase A Property
Purchase a property from a government real estate project for at least:
- US $200,000 (with a minimum holding period of seven years) for a minimum of two applicants
- US $400,000 (with a minimum holding period of five years) for one applicant
Purchase a property under the Private Investment Option for at least:
- US $400,000 (with a minimum holding period of seven years) for one applicant.
Additional Government processing fees are:
- US $35,047 for the main applicant
- US $20,047 for a spouse
- US $10,047 per qualified dependent
There are also closing costs, which vary depending on the development.
3. Approved Public Good Project (PGP)
Investment into a privately funded privately-owned development (Private Enterprise Developer) or privately funded state-owned (Public Good Project Developer) option for at least:
- US $175,000 for families up to four
Considerations
For all three options, additional due diligence fees apply:
- US $7,500 for the main applicant
- US $4,000 for each dependant over the age of 16
Applicants must:
- Be of outstanding character
- Hold no criminal record
- Have excellent health
Government Website
To find out more about the St Kitts citizenship programme, please visit the official government website.