St Kitts & Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis was one of the first countries to pioneer Citizenship By Investment ("CBI") programmes in 1984. Now four decades later, St Kitts and Nevis continues to be at the forefront of the industry, maintaining the highest standards. Many observers consider it to be an example against which other programmes measure themselves.

Benefits

Access

Citizenship enhances your visa-free access to the world, including the UK, EU, Canada and Saudi Arabia. The islands have excellent air links to Europe and North America.

Flexibility

No need for permanent relocation or language tests. There is no requirement even to visit the country and the application can be entirely remote.

Low Tax

Dual citizenship is recognised, and there are no taxes on income or wealth.

Banking

As a citizen, you will be eligible to open a local bank account, either privately or for your business.

Travel

155 visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries including Saudi Arabia and Canada

Passport

Ranked 24th in the world

Population

55,000

Languages

English

Economy

Tourism, real estate, and financial market sectors

Member of

United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Organization of American States (OAS)
International trade organizations such as the WTO and GATT
Caribbean Community and Lomé Accords

Citizenship by Investment

Eligibility

The programme is available to the investor; the investor’s spouse; children under 18 and living at home, under 25 and in full-time education, or who are handicapped; and dependent parents or parents-in-law over 65 who live with you.

Requirements

Option 1

Donate $250,000 to the government’s Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) programme.
($300,000 for a couple, $350,000 for a family of four.)

Option 2

Invest $400,000 in an approved real estate development. Alternatively, invest into famous hotel chain and collect yearly dividends.
Keep the property for 7 years. The property may be resold once to another programme participant during the first 7 years.

Option 3

Contribute $250,000 to an approved public benefit project.
The project must boost local employment and transfer all real estate to the State on completion.

Additionally

You must not pose any security or reputational risks to the Island.

Procedure

Months 1–2

Our team prepares all necessary paperwork. If
you opt for a property investment, we manage the agreement with the developer and coordinate with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on your behalf. We rigorously check your application for CIU compliance and maintain regular contact with the CIU for efficient processing.

Months 2–3

We scrutinise your application to meet CIU standards before sending it. The CIU performs their own checks, and we coordinate closely to ensure a smooth application. A required interview is now part of the process for main applicants and dependents over 16. The interview can be online or in person, and certified translators are available if needed.

Months 4–5

Once the CIU approves your application, make the required contributions and pay any government fees. You’ll then need to pick up your Certificate
of Registration either in St Kitts or at an approved consulate or embassy.

Access 155 countries

Visa not required

Visa on arrival

ETA

Visa required prior to arrival

All information on this page was correct at the time of our last update. These pages are intended as an introduction to immigration law, not as a comprehensive explanation. Once we start working together, we will take into account all current law and discuss how this may affect your application based on your specific requirements.

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