St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program grants citizenship to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions.

• Investment: USD 250,000
• Key benefit: Enjoy the full benefits of citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent

Overview St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Several countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis, have adopted programs that allow the acquisition of citizenship on the basis of an investment and/or a direct contribution to the state as a means of developing the country.

Benefits of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program

When you acquire citizenship under the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship program, you and your family enjoy full citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent.

• Citizenship by descent is available to future generations
• Ability to include a spouse, children under 26, and parents aged 55 and over, as well as to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant
• St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles its citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries
• The dual-island nation is an attractive location for owning a second home, with good air links to Europe and North America
• Dual citizenship is allowed by the nation
• There is no minimum stay required

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Requirements

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program requires applicants to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In exchange, and subject to a stringent application procedure including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted full citizenship.

To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, and select one of the following options:

1. Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

A non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 to SISC for an applicant and up to three qualifying dependents

USD 50,000 for each additional qualifying dependent over 18
USD 25,000 for each additional qualifying dependent under 18

2. Approved Public Benefit Project

A minimum non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 to a public benefit unit in an Approved Public Benefit Project.

3. Real estate acquisition

The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 325,000 from an approved real estate development, or a minimum of USD 325,000 for a condominium unit or USD 600,000 for a single-family private dwelling. The real estate purchased under both options can be resold after seven years under certain conditions.

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