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St Kitts and Nevis: The Pioneers of Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts and Nevis is a twin-island Caribbean paradise offering safety, security, and the world’s first citizenship by investment program.
With a population of 46,000, the island of Kitts is the country’s economic center and home to the majority of the population. Nevis island is more peaceful with undisturbed natural beauty and has developed a reputation as a secure offshore banking destination.
Why St Kitts and Nevis?
St Kitts and Nevis offers a blended culture of English, African, and Indigenous influences. The country’s official language is English, providing a hassle-free life for English-speaking investors. St Kitts and Nevis was the first country to provide citizenship by investment, which has evolved into a global benchmark for high standards and reliability.
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program offers a range of investments to obtain citizenship, including fund donations, starting a business, or property investment. This program is one of a select few offering private home purchases as a qualifying investment. Residents pay zero taxes on income, capital gains, wealth, and inheritance.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment is a second citizenship developed for entrepreneurs, international investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Foreign nationals can contribute to the country’s economic development with one of four investments to be granted citizenship and one of the Caribbean’s strongest passports, with visa free access to 155 countries. The primary applicant can include their spouse, children, and parents.
Make a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution.
Purchase government-approved real estate shares or a condominium unit valued at least $325,000.
Purchase a single-family private home valued at least $600,000.
Make a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 to the Public Benefit Option.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Timeline
Obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship in as little as four to six months — from document preparation and due diligence to investment, oath, and passport issuance.
Note: The example timeline for obtaining citizenship is approximate.
Global Citizen Solutions will assist with preparing your documents and choosing a suitable investment.
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) begins background checks. You will attend a virtual citizenship interview. Once approved, you can make the required investment.
You will take the Oath of Allegiance to St Kitts and Nevis at an embassy or high commission to receive a Certificate of Registration and a St Kitts and Nevis passport.
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You can include your children, spouse, and parents in your application.
Yes, St Kitts and Nevis recognizes dual citizenship, allowing foreign nationals who obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship to keep their original citizenship.
St Kitts and Nevis’s passport is among the strongest and most respected Caribbean passports. It offers visa free access to 155 destinations, including the UK, Schengen Area countries, Taiwan, Russia, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia.
The St Kitts and Nevis government prohibits citizens of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Afghanistan, Russia, and Belarus from applying for citizenship by investment. They may qualify if they do not have economic ties to a prohibited country and have lived in a non-restricted country for at least ten years.
There is no requirement to visit St Kitts and Nevis or reside there to qualify for citizenship by investment.
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