In 1984, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis established the world’s first Citizenship by Investment Programme. As the oldest and most established of its kind globally, the scheme offers citizenship to reputable individuals and their families through a robust and efficient due diligence process.
Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis gain visa-free access to over 145 countries and territories, the highest among Caribbean countries with investment-migration schemes. The scheme offers international mobility to international business centres located in the United Kingdom, the European Schengen Area, Russia, Asia, Africa and Latin America. It also provides leisure opportunities and opens up new cultural and tourism experiences.
St Kitts and Nevis intends to attract distinguished applicants who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments, possess substantial investment capabilities, and are committed to making significant contributions to the country’s growth and development.
Why St. Kitts & Nevis?
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
The SISC replaces the previous Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) and investors contributing towards this option will be advancing St Kitts and Nevis into a Sustainable Island State based on the following seven pillars:
1. Increasing local food production;
2. Transitioning to Green Energy;
3. Diversifying the economy;
4. Attracting and supporting sustainable industries;
5. Evolving the Creative Economy;
6. Recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
7. Expanding social protection and safety nets to protect the most vulnerable.
Contributions start from US$250,000 for one applicant only and increase as a spouse or dependants are added. For a family of two, the contribution amount increases to US$300,000 and for a family of four, the minimum Sustainable Island State Contribution is US$350,000.
Government Fees (payable after approval):
$250,000
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Background check fee:
$10,000
Public Benefit Option
Under the Public Benefit Option the minimum investment per application is US$250,000 in an Approved Public Benefit Project, payable to an Approved Public Benefit Investor.
The Public Benefit Option will focus on effecting real transformation for the country by investing into areas that will benefit the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis – these projects will maximise local employment, transfer technological skills and increase capacity building.
More information on this option will be provided soon. Enter your email address to be notified.
Real Estate Investment
There are two routes available for applicants seeking to qualify for citizenship by investing in real estate: by investing in a pre-approved real estate development or through the purchase of qualifying private residential property.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units. The minimum real estate investment required by law is US$400,000 (resalable after 7 years) for each main applicant.
PRIVATE HOME SALES
The Private Home Sale Investment Option is now a permanent investment option under the Citizenship Program, where the minimum investment per application is US$800,000 in a private single-family dwelling house designated as an Approved Private Home.
Government Fees (payable after approval):
$25,000
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Background check fee:
$10,000
Steps to Citizenship
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Complete application forms. Applications are conducted remotely through us, as Authorised Agents; physical presence is not required
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We review the application and provide constant feedback
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We issue invoice and receive the background check (due diligence) fees, miscellaneous fees and professional fees.
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Applications undergo robust due diligence - This is usually 120 days.
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Approval is granted to invest in the country through any of the three options: an investment in real estate, development, a contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), or a public benefit option. At the time the amount to be investment is required
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