Launched in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) set the standard as the worldโs oldest citizenship program. A foreign investor can become a St Kitts and Nevis citizen and settle in a financially and politically stable environment by investing in the countryโs economy. Investments start from $250,000 for single applicants or families of up to four, and available options include a non-refundable contribution or real estate investment.
The St Kitts and Nevis passport issued to successful applicants is one of the Caribbeanโs most powerful, granting visa free access to 167 countries, including the UK, Schengen countries, and Saudi Arabia. New citizens have unrestricted entry to St Kitts and Nevis and the opportunity to integrate into a prosperous society.
Global Citizen Solutions prepared this guide to provide investors with a clear overview of eligibility criteria, program mechanics, and the investment routes to obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment: Key Takeaways
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โ ๏ธ St Kitts and Nevis Public Benefit Option Limited Time Offerย
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit has confirmed that its limited-time offer introduced at the end of 2025โwaiving government application fees for the Public Benefit Option for up to four family applicantsโwill end on 28 February 2026, after which fees for additional applicants will return to the standard rates.
Additionally, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit will introduce biometric data collection into the citizenship process for new applicants to strengthen security standards and best practices.
Operating under an official license issued by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis, Global Citizen Solutions works closely with official authorities to help qualified applicants obtain St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment. Through trusted partnerships with approved agents and relevant authorities, investors benefit from a seamless and compliant citizenship process.
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Overview of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program
The St Kitts Citizenship by Investment Program was introduced in 1984 under Part II, Section 3 (5) of the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984. Foreign investors can make a direct financial contribution to the countryโs economic growth, and in return, they receive dual citizenship benefits, including a Caribbean passport. Global Citizen Solutionsโ official licensing allows us to collaborate directly with authorized local partners to ensure all citizenship applications are fully compliant.
The required investment starts from $250,000, and investors obtain citizenship and a St Kitts and Nevis passport by making one of four investments:
- Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) contribution
- Approved real estate investment
- Approved private home purchase
- Public Benefit Option (BPO) contribution
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship status gives investors and their families access to reliable healthcare, reputable education, and a range of business opportunities. With dual citizenship permitted, new citizens can enjoy St Kitts and Nevis citizenship without giving up their current nationality or fulfilling language requirements. Additionally, citizenship investors can reap the benefits of St Kitts and Nevisโs favorable tax structure, including no taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, or inheritance.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Benefits
- Fast citizenship process: The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment processing time in 2026 takes just four to six months.
- Citizenship for your family: Dependent family members, including a spouse, children, and parents, qualify for citizenship.
- Great tax benefits: St Kitts and Nevis test do not include personal income tax, wealth, inheritance, or capital gains taxes.
- No residency requirements: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment requirements do not include a minimum residency period.
- Visa free travel: The St Kitts and Nevis passport ranks 45th in the 2025 Global Passport Index, allowing visa free to 167 countries, including EU Schengen states, the UK, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
- No in-person interviews: Applicants can apply remotely and take avirtual interview.
- Security of a Plan B: St Kitts and Nevis provides a solid Plan B to ensure financial stability and access to a safer, more politically stable environment.
- Investment after pre-approval: The qualifying investment is made after receiving pre-approval.
- Unrestricted travel to St Kitts and Nevis: Citizenship by investment in St Kitts and Nevis ensures access to the country regardless of entry bans or emergency travel restrictions.
- Member of CARICOM and OECS: St Kitts and Nevis is a member of CARICOM and OECS, providing regional residency and economic benefits for citizens.
- Dual citizenship allowed: St Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship is allowed, permitting successful applicants to maintain multiple citizenships and all privileges of St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
- Flexible asset requirements: St Kitts and Nevis ranks number one for investment in Global Citizen Solutions Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report, with crypto assets allowed for partial wealth verification, contributing to the high ranking.
Are there cons of St Kitts and Nevis citizenship?
- Non-refundable investments: The Sustainable Islands State Contribution and Public Benefit Option are the most affordable investments, but are non-refundable.
- Few double tax treaties: Though St Kitts and Nevis does not impose personal income, inheritance, capital gains, and wealth taxes, its double tax treaties with key economies are limited.
- Citizenship succession charge: St Kitts and Nevis citizenship is not inherited automatically by descendants of citizens by investment. A $10,000 processing fee must be paid.
- Premium cost: St Kitts and Nevis offers the most expensive citizenship program in the Caribbean. However, the program is the most reputable and safest option in the region.
Minimum stay requirement
Though St Kitts and Nevis offers the worldโs longest-running and most credible CBI program, applicants are currently not required to visit the country or maintain a minimum physical residence before or after gaining citizenship. The entire citizenship process can be completed remotely, without the need to travel to receive a St Kitts and Nevis passport. That said, the Government of St Kitts and Nevis has announced that a minimum residency period will be introduced in 2026.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Investment Options
Investors can choose one of four options:
- Non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution
- Investment in approved real estate projects
- Approved single-family private home investment
- Donation to the Public Benefit Option
01/ Contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
The Sustainable Island State Contribution is a government fund established to create a sustainable economic environment for St Kitts and Nevis. Investors must make a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 to the fund to acquire citizenship.
| Sustainable Island State Contribution | Single Applicant | Family of Up to Four | Additional Dependent (Under 18 years old) | Additional Dependent (Over 18 years old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Donation | $250,000 | +$25,000 each | +$50,000 each | |
02/ Purchase of shares in approved real estate projects
The real estate shares option requires an investment of at least $325,000 in one of over 30 government-approved real estate projects.ย Properties comprise luxury resorts, villas, or condominium units. Investment must be maintained for at least seven years after obtaining citizenship.
Four Seasons Resort: From $475,000
- Five-star luxury resort
- Free membership to the resort club
- High rental yield
- Five weeks of free vacation annually
- Operation and maintenance managed by the resort
Royal St. Kitts Hotel: From $325,000
- Five-star luxury hotel
- Freehold Title Deed for each share
- Annual rental yield of 3.5 to 7 percent
- 24 days of free vacation annually
- Operation and maintenance managed by the resort
| Real Estate Shares | Single Applicant | Applicant + Spouse | Additional Dependent (Under 18 years old) | Additional Dependent (Over 18 years old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $325,000 | |||
| Government Application Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 | +$15,000 each | +$10,000 each |
03/ Purchase of a single-family private house
The approved private real estate option allows investors to purchase a single-family private dwelling valued at least $600,000. This St Kitts and Nevis real estate citizenship investment requires buyers to maintain the full title deed for seven years.
| Private Home | Single Applicant | Applicant + Spouse | Additional Dependent (Under 18 years old) | Additional Dependent (Over 18 years old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $600,000 | |||
| Government Application Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 | +$15,000 each | +$10,000 each |
04/ Public Benefit Option (PBO) contribution
St Kitts and Nevis Public Benefit Option requires a non-refundable donation of $250,000 to an approved public benefit project.
| Public Benefit Option | Single Applicant | Main Applicant + Three Dependents | Additional Dependent (Under 18 years old) | Additional Dependent (Over 18 years old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Donation | $250,000 | |||
| Government Application Fee | N/A | $50,000 each | $25,000 each | |
Required Documents for St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
This is a required document list for reference. Note that the CIU may request additional documents if necessary.
- Citizenship by investment application form
- Passport application form
- Medical certificate
- Investment confirmation
- Originalย police certificateย from country of citizenship or residence
- Birth certificate or certified copy
- Valid passport
- Six passport-sized photos
- Original bank reference letter
- Original professional reference
- Proof of residential address
- Marriage certificate or certified copy (if applicable)
- Children/parentsโ birth certificate (if applicable)
- Statement of the source of funds
- Investment confirmation
- SISC/PBO: Escrow agreement and fund transfer confirmation
- Real estate: Purchase and sales agreement
Documents should be certified and authenticated in accordance with the laws of St Kitts and Nevis. Global Citizen Solutions assists clients with sourcing the required documents and document preparation to apply for citizenship.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Application Process
- Contact Global Citizen Solutions: Consult Global Citizen Solutions, an official St Kitts CIP License holder, to submit your citizenship application.
- Initial due diligence checks: Global Citizen Solutions will perform preliminary due diligence checks to ensure a successful application.
- Client agreement and retainer payment: Confirm the agreement with Global Citizen Solutions to submit your application by making a retainer payment.
- Gather documents and complete forms: Gather necessary documentation and complete all forms.
- Submit your application: Your dedicated Authorized Agent will submit your application on your behalf*.
- Due diligence process: An independent professional firm commissioned by (CIU) will carry out comprehensive due diligence checks.
- Attend citizenship interview: The main applicant and dependents over 16 must attend a mandatory virtual interview with CIU-approved professionals.
- Receive Approval in Principle: Successful applicants will receive an approval letter from the CIU within 120 days stating their application has received pre-approval.
- Make your investment: Once you have received your government approval letter, you must make your qualifying investment, pay the government administration fees, and send proof to the CIU.
- Receive citizen approval: You and your family will be granted citizenship by the CIU.
- Collect Certificate of Registration: The CIU will issue your Certificate of Registration, which must be collected in person either in the country or at an approved Consulate or Embassy.
- Full citizenship received: You are now a fully registered citizen of St Kitts and Nevis and can retrieve your citizenship certificate and St Kitts passport.
*Only applications submitted by an Authorized Agent licensed by the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit are accepted.
Citizenship timeline
โ Choose an investment option
โ Prepare the required documents and submit to the CIU
โ Complete the virtual interview
โ Make the required investment
โ Obtain a St Kitts and Nevis passport
Take a look at how the St Kitt and Nevis passport performs against other nations in the 2025 Global Passport Index
Why use Global Citizen Solutions?
Global Citizen Solutions is a multidisciplinary firm offering bespoke residence and citizenship solutions in Europe and the Caribbean. In a world where the economy and politics are unpredictable, having a second citizenship opens up opportunities and creates flexibility for you and your family.
So, why work with Global Citizen Solutions to obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship?
- Authorized International Marketing Agent. Global Citizen Solutions have official certification by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis to promote and market their Citizenship by Investment program. You can find a copy of our certificate by clicking the image on the right
- Global approach by local experts. We are corporate members of the Investment Migration Council, with local expertise in all five Caribbean CBI programs.
- 100 percent approval rate. We have never had a case rejected and will offer you an initial, free-of-charge, due diligence assessment before signing any contract.
- Independent service and full transparency. We will present to you all the investment options available, and all expenses will be discussed in advance, with no hidden fees.
- An all-encompassing solution. A multidisciplinary team of immigration lawyers, investment specialists, and tax experts will take into consideration all your and your family's mobility, tax, and lifestyle needs.
- Confidential service and secure data management. All private data is stored within a GDPR-compliant database on a secure SSL-encrypted server.
