St KITTS & NEVIS

Citizenship by Investment

St Kitts & Nevis offers one of the world’s most established and respected Citizenship by Investment programs, combining global mobility with a favourable tax environment and a high quality of life.

Key Facts

Processing Time
Approximately 6–9 months

Visa-Free Access
According to Passport Index, St. Kitts & Nevis is ranked 24th with visa free travel access to 177 counties, including European Union countries (EU), Russia and the United Kingdom (UK).

Minimum Investment
Starting from USD 250,000

Eligible Family Members
Main applicant, spouse, unmarried dependent children aged 18–30, and other qualifying dependents

Main Advantages

• A strong passport providing extensive visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel
• No requirement for physical residence
• Through OECS membership, the right to live and work across select Caribbean member states
• Dual citizenship permitted
• No personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or tax on foreign income
• Real estate investment options with potential returns and an exit opportunity after 7 years
• Citizenship transferable to future generations

St Kitts & Nevis is a twin-island nation located in the eastern Caribbean, close to Antigua and Anguilla. Formerly a British colony, it gained independence in 1983 and today has a population of under 50,000.

Spanning 261 square kilometres, the country offers a high standard of living and operates under a federal parliamentary democracy. Its economy is largely driven by tourism, welcoming approximately 600,000 visitors each year, alongside the world’s longest-running modern Citizenship by Investment program, established in 1984.

Application Process Overview

The process typically takes between six and nine months after submission to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

Applicants are required to attend a mandatory interview, which can be conducted either in person or virtually.

1. Initial due diligence
2. Signing of client agreement and payment of retainer fee
3. Preparation and submission of the citizenship application
4. Completion of due diligence checks
5. Mandatory interview (virtual or in person)
6. Application approval
7. Fulfilment of investment requirements
8. Grant of full citizenship

Qualifying Investment Options

Applicants can qualify through one of the following routes:

• Donation: USD 250,000 contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
• Public Benefit Project: USD 250,000 contribution to an approved project
• Approved Real Estate Development: Minimum USD 325,000 investment, with a required holding period of at least 7 years
• Private Real Estate Purchase:
• USD 325,000 for a condominium, or
• USD 600,000 for a single-family private residence
  (Both options require a minimum holding period of 7 years)

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old, with a clean criminal record and no national security or reputational risks
• Not have been denied a visa to any country with which St Kitts & Nevis has visa-free travel arrangements