ABOUT

St. Kitts and Nevis are one of the most tranquil locations in the Caribbean, with unspoiled tropical forests, lush organic farmland, and wide-open beaches. The islands possess a stunning variety of attractions which include golfing, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, diving, snorkeling, sport fishing, sailing, and riding a scenic railway that connects the island’s former sugar plantations.

Other attractions include the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site dubbed the “Gibraltar of the Caribbean,” which gives visitors an awe-inspiring view of the Caribbean Sea.  There is also the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Nevis which highlights the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first Secretary of the United States Treasury.

Key Advantages of St Kitts & Nevis

ADVANTAGES:

  • One of the fastest application processing timeframes worldwide (applications can be processed in as little as 45 days).
  • Most established and longest-running program of its kind in the world.
  • Simple registration of a new spouse and newborn children at any time after obtaining citizenship.
  • Most developed and active Real Estate market with a proven track record. Viable developments offering immediate ROI.
  • $400,000 Real Estate investment can be resold in 5 years.
  • $200,000 Real Estate investment can be resold in 7 years. Both qualify a new purchaser for citizenship.
  • Ease of obtaining 2nd piece of picture ID.
  • Adult passport validity – 10 years (simple renewal process).
  • No physical residence, personal visit, or Oath of Allegiance is required.
  • Biometric passport to enhance travel convenience.
  • The only Caribbean CBI Program that does not have upfront non-refundable government processing fees.

CHALLENGES:

  • Restricted nationalities: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea (as of April 2018).
  • Value inequality of CBI approved Real Estate developments.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The Sustainable Growth Fund allows future citizens to be part of the St. Kitts and Nevis success story. The SGF is created to channel resources to priority areas like education, health, climate change and resilience, infrastructure, tourism and culture, and the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship.

Charitable donation to the Government Fund is not refundable. Applicants can obtain a return on investment if they elect Real Estate Investment route to citizenship.

 

Citizenship Fees .

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are non refundable and are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit)
  • $7,500 main applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $4,000 each qualified dependent age 16+.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)
  • $150,000 single applicant.
  • $25,000 for addition of a spouse.
  • $10,000 per person for addition of any other qualifying dependents.
Government Application Fees

(Fees are due upon approval in principle)

All Government Fees are included in the above costs for the principal applicant, spouse and qualified dependents.

A minimum investment of USD 200,000 qualifies foreign nationals to obtain full citizenship and a passport for St. Kitts and Nevis. The real estate investment route is the only option that enables investors to immediately claim domicile if desired and recover funds used to acquire citizenship. Investors have the option to rent their property through an experienced management company, earn monthly rental income, and sell the property once the 5-year mandatory holding period has expired.

Once an applicant’s application for citizenship is approved in principle (approximately 90 – 120 days from the date of submission of documents to Government), and the requisite investment is made, the applicant, along with family members will become lifetime citizens of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

There is no physical residency requirement associated with citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis. Applicants have the choice to either live in St. Kitts and Nevis or to live outside of the Federation.

Investment Requirements – Real Estate.

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)
  • $7,500 main applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $4,000 each qualified dependent age 16+.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Committee and is non refundable)		Full Ownership: $400,000
investment qualifies 1 principle applicant with dependents. It can be resold in 5 years and qualify new purchaser for citizenship.

Fractional Ownership: $200,000
investment qualifies 1 principle applicant with dependents. It can be resold in 7 years and qualify new purchaser for citizenship.
Government Application Fees

(Fees are due upon approval in principle)

In addition to the real estate investment paid to the developer, the following Government Fees are applicable:

  • $35,000 main applicant.
  • $20,000 spouse.
  • $10,000 per dependent child regardless of age.
  • $10,000 per dependent parent 55 or over.
Donation to the SGF

The Sustainable Growth Fund allows future citizens to be part of the St. Kitts and Nevis success story. The SGF is created to channel resources to priority areas like education, health, climate change and resilience, infrastructure, tourism and culture, and the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship.

Charitable donation to the Government Fund is not refundable. Applicants can obtain a return on investment if they elect Real Estate Investment route to citizenship.

 

Citizenship Fees .

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are non refundable and are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit)
  • $7,500 main applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $4,000 each qualified dependent age 16+.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)
  • $150,000 single applicant.
  • $25,000 for addition of a spouse.
  • $10,000 per person for addition of any other qualifying dependents.
Government Application Fees

(Fees are due upon approval in principle)

All Government Fees are included in the above costs for the principal applicant, spouse and qualified dependents.
Real Estate Investment

A minimum investment of USD 200,000 qualifies foreign nationals to obtain full citizenship and a passport for St. Kitts and Nevis. The real estate investment route is the only option that enables investors to immediately claim domicile if desired and recover funds used to acquire citizenship. Investors have the option to rent their property through an experienced management company, earn monthly rental income, and sell the property once the 5-year mandatory holding period has expired.

Once an applicant’s application for citizenship is approved in principle (approximately 90 – 120 days from the date of submission of documents to Government), and the requisite investment is made, the applicant, along with family members will become lifetime citizens of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

There is no physical residency requirement associated with citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis. Applicants have the choice to either live in St. Kitts and Nevis or to live outside of the Federation.

Investment Requirements – Real Estate.

onetwo
Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)
  • $7,500 main applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $4,000 each qualified dependent age 16+.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Committee and is non refundable)		Full Ownership: $400,000
investment qualifies 1 principle applicant with dependents. It can be resold in 5 years and qualify new purchaser for citizenship.

Fractional Ownership: $200,000
investment qualifies 1 principle applicant with dependents. It can be resold in 7 years and qualify new purchaser for citizenship.
Government Application Fees

(Fees are due upon approval in principle)

In addition to the real estate investment paid to the developer, the following Government Fees are applicable:

  • $35,000 main applicant.
  • $20,000 spouse.
  • $10,000 per dependent child regardless of age.
  • $10,000 per dependent parent 55 or over.

CONTINENT
North America

CAPITAL
Basseterre

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English

POPULATION
52,441

TOTAL AREA
261 km²

GDP
$1.758 billion

VISA-FREE COUNTRIES
154

PASSPORT RANK
27th

CURRENCY
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Yes

Process
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