Citizenship by Investment - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we allow applications that are financially sponsored by a parent or child of the main applicant. A birth certificate is required to confirm the relation between the financial sponsor and main applicant.
As an applicant for citizenship, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and able and willing to make the required investment. You must engage an Authorised Agent such as Johnson & Associates, who will assist you in preparing the required forms and supporting documents.
We are fully licensed Agent/Service Provider.
Yes, subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements, citizenship can be extended to your spouse, dependant children, dependant parents. Fees vary according to the number of family members you include in your application for citizenship.
(a) a spouse of the main applicant;
(b) a child aged under eighteen years old;
(c) a child aged between eighteen and thirty (30) years of age and supported by the main applicant;
(d) parents or grandparents of the main applicant aged fifty-five years or older living with and fully supported by the main applicant;
(e) parents of the spouse of the main applicant aged fifty- five years (55) or older living with and fully supported by the main applicant;
(f) a child aged eighteen years or older and physically or mentally challenged
There is no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax in St. Kitts & Nevis. There is also no personal income tax. However, corporate income tax does apply to persons who conduct business here. There is also 17% Value Added Tax applicable on certain goods and services.
No. You must submit your application through an Authorised Agent.
From submission of the application to an approval in principle, applicants are generally expected to wait three months.
The application process itself is confidential, except where necessary checks are carried out by authorised due diligence agencies and international partners. Your Government is never informed of your application.
Yes, you must attend a mandatory interview. However an interview is conducted remotely via internet.
No, you don’t have to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis as part of the application process. However, we always encourage you to visit our beautiful country and take advantage of the leisure and business opportunities.
You must submit your application in English. Certified translation of all foreign language documents must be presented.
Yes, the laws of St. Kitts & Nevis recognise and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. You are not required to reside in St. Kitts & Nevis to keep your citizenship status.
Please see the interactive map of visa free countries here.
St. Kitts & Nevis passports are generally valid for up to 10 years. Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for 5 years. We offer a fully remote renewal services at the appropriate time. You do not need to visit.
The government does not permit the use of Bitcoin or other form of crypto currencies as a means of payment for their Citizenship-by-Investment program. You are however able to evidence crypto wallet showing an amount equivalent to the investment amount as, evidence of proof of funds.
In the interest of national security, defence and public safety of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, every citizen of, and persons ordinarily resident in, the following countries shall be excluded from any application for registration as a citizen
(a) The Russian Federation, otherwise known as Russia;
(b) The Republic of Belarus, otherwise known as Belarus;
(c) The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, otherwise known as North Korea;
(d) The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, otherwise known as Afghanistan;
(e) Republic of Iraq, otherwise known as Iraq; and
(f) The Islamic Republic of Iran, otherwise known as Iran.
We can change your name anytime after you become a citizen. The new name will be reflected via a deed of name change duly registered in High Court's Registry of Deeds and also on your new passport
The preliminary due diligence, application and professional fees must be directed to us as your Agents. Real estate and other Government fees are also directed to us. The Sustainable Island State Contribution Fund is paid directly to the Government’s escrow account as outlined on your C4 Form.
An individual applying as a main applicant must be 18 years old and over. There is no minimum age for dependent applicants.