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St Kitts Citizenship
Launched in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is the world’s longest-running economic citizenship program. This solid track record is one of the many positives of this program. St Kitts CIU, the official authority for the program, operates a thorough due diligence process.
The minimum investment starts from $250,000 for single applicants and families of up to four, and investors can qualify through one of four investment routes:
- Donation to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC).
- Government-approved real estate investment (tourist accommodation or condominium unit).
- Private home purchase.
- Donation to a Public Benefit Project of the Public Benefit Option.
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program allows the main investor to obtain citizenship for their family members. Qualifying dependents include the main applicant’s spouse, dependent children under 30 or with disabilities, and parents over 55.
St Lucia Citizenship
Since 2015, the St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program has offered citizenship and Caribbean passports to foreign investors. The program is overseen by the St Lucia Official Unit (CIU), which conducts due diligence and enforces minimum investment thresholds.
The minimum investment starts from $240,000 for single applicants and families of up to four, and investors can qualify through one of four investment options:
- Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF).
- Government-approved real estate investment.
- Acquisition of non-interest-bearing Government Bonds.
- Investment in an enterprise project.
The St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program allows the main investor to acquire citizenship for their family members. Qualifying dependents include the main applicant’s spouse, dependent children under 30 or those with disabilities, parents over 55, and unmarried siblings without children.
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Investment options
Comparing the investment routes for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship versus Saint Lucia citizenship, both countries are favorable as they offer four investment routes and unique options that are not available in any other Caribbean country.
St Kitts and Nevis’s donation option is the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC). St Lucia’s donation option is the National Economic Fund. Both countries offer the option to invest in pre-approved real estate developments; however, St Kitts and Nevis has more approved developments, as well as the option to purchase a condominium unit or a single-family private home.
The minimum hold period for real estate investment in St Kitts and Nevis is seven years, compared to five years in St Lucia.
St Kitts and Nevis’s fourth option is a donation to the Public Benefit Option, which has a relatively similar process to the SISC donation option. St Lucia offers the option to invest in a business, as well as a unique government bond investment. The St Lucia Government Bonds option is the only fully guaranteed investment route in the Caribbean.
Qualifying dependents
Both St Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis allow foreign investors to include family members in their Caribbean citizenship application. Qualifying dependents for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship include the main investor’s spouse, children under 18, and dependent children under 30 or those with disabilities, as well as parents over 55.
St Lucia citizenship is more family-friendly as, besides the spouse, dependent children under 30 or with disabilities, and parents over 55, not dependent children under 21, grandparents over 55, and unmarried siblings without children also qualify.
Citizenship cost
When comparing minimum investment amounts, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program comes at a higher premium as the gold standard, with a minimum investment threshold of $250,000 for a single applicant and a family of up to four.
St Lucia Citizenship by Investment is more affordable, with a minimum investment of $240,000 for a single person or a family of four. Additionally, St Kitts and Nevis real estate citizenship costs more, starting from $325,000, versus $300,000 for St Lucia real estate citizenship.
St Kitts vs St Lucia citizenship highlights
St Kitts and Nevis:
- Stronger for global mobility, providing 167 visa free countries
- Faster and more efficient citizenship processing, with a 4- to 6-month timeframe.
- The only country to offer private home purchases as a qualifying real estate investment.
- Does not impose any personal income tax.
St Lucia:
- More affordable citizenship, starting from $240,000.
- Offers business investment as a qualifying investment.
- More family-friendly, allowing grandparents and siblings to apply.
- The only Caribbean country to offer a refundable government bond investment.
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 Caribbean citizenship?
- 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.
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