CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Our Managing Director, Ms Tian Arthurton, is licensed to manage and submit applications for economic citizenship in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in accordance with the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (Act No. 1 of 1984).

The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the main pillars of the economic development of St Kitts and Nevis and over the years it has generated substantial benefit to the people of the nation. As pioneers of the citizenship by investment industry, St Kitts and Nevis remains a top destination for those seeking second citizenship from a trusted and reputable country. The islands launched the Programme in 1984 and have since been recognised as the market’s ‘Platinum Standard’ brand and have been consistently ranked as the world’s best programme by the CBI Index, published annually by the Financial Time’s PWM publication. The evolved St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme is underpinned by three fundamental principles: sustainability, good governance, and pragmatism. The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is committed to strengthening the CBI Programme and has prioritised reform of the programme with a view to further enhance the integrity and competitiveness of the CBI Programme.

Discerning investors are seeing the benefits of being part of St Kitts and Nevis’ success story. Following upgrades to the CBI Regulations, the country now offers one of the most secure and best-regulated investment migration offerings in the world.

About St.Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment Programme

Why choose St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship?

Dual Citizenship

The St Kitts & Nevis government has no restrictions on “dual citizenship”

Tax Advantage

No income, wealth, inheritance, capital gains and estate tax

Permanent Citizenship

Citizenship is valid for life and can be passed to future generations by descent.

Canada

New special partial visa waiver for USA visa holders/Previous Canada Visa Holders

Government Fund

The minimum investment is $250,000 for a single applicant or $350,000 for a family of four

Family friendly

Include your spouse, children and parents

Reputable

Established in 1984, the St. Kitts & Nevis economic citizenship program is the oldest of its kind

CARICOM Countries

Live, work or settle in any CARICOM country

Visa-free travel

Visa-Free Travel to 145+ countries and territories

No need to visit

Apply remotely, without the need to visit St. Kitts & Nevis

Safe

Access a peaceful and politically stable country in times of conflict

EU Schengen & UK

Enjoy via free travel to all EU schengen countries, Switzerland, UK and Ireland

Processing Time

Possible to obtain approval within 120 days

Passport

Obtain a powerful second passport

Establish a business

An environment conducive to starting a business, managing wealth, and nurturing an investment

Own Real Estate

Choice of Real estate investment which offers return on investment

Investment Options

The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) remains the quickest and easiest route to alternative citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis. A main applicant can acquire alternative citizenship by contributing only US$250,000 to the The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) and receiving approval in principle within 120 days of acknowledgement by the CIU of submission of an application.

The minimum SISC contributions required by law are as follows:

US$250,000 for a main applicant or a family with up to four total persons, being—(i) a main applicant with a spouse and up to two dependants; or (ii) a main applicant with up to three dependants;

US$25,000 for each additional dependant under eighteen years of age

US$50,000 for each additional dependant eighteen years of age or over

All contributions are payable to the Federal Consolidated Fund.

The Public Benefit Option provides the Government with the means of achieving its capital investment goals.

Discerning investors who would like to develop a project which brings substantial benefit to the people of St Kitts and Nevis can apply to the CIU to be designated as an Approved Public Benefactor. They can then apply for their projects to be designated as Approved Public Benefit Projects qualified for sale under this option.

Approved Public Benefit Projects designated by the CIU can not only maximise local employment, but also make it possible to embark upon projects including transfer of technology and capacity building.

Under the Public Benefit Option, each main applicant is required to make a minimum contribution of US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project, to be paid to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor.

Once a Public Benefit Option citizenship application has been approved in principle, a government fee will apply, as follows:

Main applicant: US$25,000

Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000

Dependent child of the main applicant under 18 years of age: US$10,000

Other Dependent over 18 years of age: US$15,000

A trusted and strategic diversification strategy for your portfolio. Discerning investors may apply for citizenship through the purchasing of a designated real estate unit of an Approved Development. The minimum real estate investment in an Approved Development is US$400,000 (resaleable after seven years) for each main applicant.

Applicants may also qualify for citizenship through an investment in an Approved Private Home.

The minimum investment in a condominium unit designated as an Approved Private Home is US$400,000.

The minimum investment in a single-family private dwelling home designated as Approved Private Home is US$800,000.

Resale:

A property purchased under the Private Home Sale Investment Option shall not be resold for a period of at least seven (7) years.

The Approved Private Home does not qualify for purchase in a subsequent CBI application, unless the Federal Cabinet is satisfied that substantial further investment was injected into the real estate unit by way of further construction, renovation or otherwise.

Once a real estate investment CBI application has been approved in principle, a government fee will apply, as follows:

Main applicant: US$25,000

Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000

Dependent child of the main applicant under 18 years of age: US$10,000

Other Dependent over 18 years of age: US$15,000

Real estate buyers should note that, in addition to government fees, other costs such as insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees will apply. These typically amount to 1-2% of the purchase cost.

Within 120 to 180 days of acknowledgment from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of submission of a CBI application, the CIU will advise whether an application is:

Approved-in-principle;
Denied; or
Delayed for cause and is still being processed.

Due diligence and processing fees must be also paid upon submission of an application. These non-refundable fees total US$10,000 for the main applicant and US$7,500 for each dependent over 16 years old. Unmarried dependent children who are older than 18 but younger than 25 can also be included in the application. Similarly, dependent parents aged 65 or above may also be included.

Become a Citizen in Five (5) Simple Steps

Step 1

Select us as your licensed authorised agent to process your application.

Step 2

Complete all the application forms and necessary documentation that we will provide.

Step 3

Await the outcome of your application and if approved, you will receive a confirmation letter with the status ‘approved in principle’.

Step 4

Make your investment to the Sustainable Island State Contribution or any other applicable investment option chosen.

Step 5

Be granted citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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