How to Obtain Saint KITTS Citizenship through Investment
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme offers two main investment paths. Applicants can obtain citizenship and a passport through a donation route or by investing in government approved real estate projects. The government requires a minimum donation of $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) or a minimum real estate investment of US$400,000. In addition, related government application fees, agency costs and due diligence fees apply.
* St Kitts significantly increased their investment levels on 27th July, 2023. The previous SGF or LTO are no longer investment options for St Kitts citizenship.
Overview of Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment Programme
First established in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme is the longest-standing CBI programme in the world. The programme attracts high-net-worth individuals and their families from all over the world looking to increase their global mobility and diversify their interests. Successful applicants will be granted St Kitts citizenship and a certificate of naturalisation. The Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment programme has helped the nation generate substantial foreign investment which in turn helps to boost the local economy and fund key community-focused projects across Saint Kitts and Nevis.
From $250,000 Donation
From $400,000+ Real Estate
Full family
Saint Kitts Citizenship
Ease of travel worldwide
Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment Requirements
In addition to making the necessary investment or donation there are several requirements that applicants must meet for Saint Kitts
Family Requirements
Family members can be included in the application for St Kitts citizenship. The main investor can include:
- Spouse
- Dependent Children
- Dependent Parents over 65 years
Due Diligence Requirements
All applicants will need to be of good character and undergo the St Kitts government’s due diligence formalities: Investors must:
- Provide police reports – evidence of a clean criminal record
- Have no outstanding visa refusals
- Submit various documentation, including financial documents, employment/ business documents, ID, proof of address
- Attend a virtual interview
Minimum Stay Requirements
Saint Kitts Citizenship by Investment programme does not require applicants to meet any minimum stay requirements. Citizens of St Kitts will have the right to live, work or study in St Kitts and Nevis if they wish to, but this is not a pre-requisite of the programme. There is also no language test required.
Good Character
Clean Criminal Record
No Visa Refusals
Include Full Family
Dependent Parents 65y +
Dependent Children
No Minimum Stay
No Language Test
No further fees
Applicants ID
Proof of Funds
Birth / Marriage Certificates
Financial Records
How to Obtain St Kitts Citizenship by Investment
Book your free consultation with Universal investment visa’s team of experts to discuss and decide which programme and investment route is best suited to you and your family. Our experienced consultants will provide you with a personalised quotation which will cover all applicable fees. They will advise and guide you through the entire process in detail.
For your peace of mind, before you commit, Universal Investment Visa will run a pre-application background check to ensure your application is likely to be successful. Once this has been completed and you are happy to proceed, you can formally initiate the process by signing our Client Facilitator agreement and paying the pre-application deposit.
Universal investment visa’s in-house processing team will work closely with you to prepare your application. Once your file has been fully compiled our team will submit your application to Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (St Kitts CIU). Government fees will be required at this stage. From this point applications take an average of 60-90 days to be processed.
Following the St Kitts Citizenship Unit’s comprehensive due diligence checks and analysis of your application, an approval letter from the government will be issued and you will then be required to make the final payment. St Kitts passports usually take around one month from granting of the citizenship.
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Benefits of St Kitts Citizenship by Investment Programme
Once investors have successfully been granted their Saint Kitts and Nevis Certificate of Registration they can enjoy the full benefits of a St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship which include:
- Security of a Plan B Citizenship and Passport
- Diversify your assets outside of your current region
- Live, Work and Study in St Kitts and other CARICOM nations
- Tax-free incentives for residency