St. Kitts & Nevis

Citizenship by investment Programme

St. Kitts & Nevis, a dual-island Caribbean destination, boasts stunning beaches, tropical landscapes, and a diverse culture with African, British, Carib, and French influences. Established in 1984, St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious programmes of its kind globally.

Minimum Investment by Donation

USD 250,000

Minimum Investment In Real Estate

USD 400,000

Time to Citizenship

4-6 months

Visa - Free Access

160 countries

Costs of St. St Kitts & Nevis CITIZENSHIP

To qualify for economic citizenship by investment, applicants may choose from one of the following options:

1) Donation to the Sustainable Island State Contribution Fund

A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution Fund as per the following breakdown.

Single Applicant:

USD 250,000

Main Applicant and Spouse:

USD 300,000

Main applicant, spouse and two dependents:

USD 350,000

Each additional dependent:

USD 75,000

2) Real Estate Investment

St Kitts and Nevis offers three options for real estate investors.

  1. A minimum investment of $400,000 share in a government-approved real estate project. The projects include five-star hotels and resorts.
  2. A minimum investment of $400,000 in a condominium unit designated as an Approved private Home.
  3. A minimum investment of $800,000 in a single-family private dwelling designated as an Approved Private Home.

The property can be sold in 7 years. The investor can earn an income of 2 to 5% per annum from leasing the property.

Minimum Investment:

USD 400,000

Government fees

Apart from investing in an enterprise project or real estate, applicants are required to pay the following government fee:

Main applicant:

USD 25,000

Single applicant:

USD 10,000

Applicant applying with spouse & more than 4
dependents:

USD 10,000

Main applicant & spouse:

USD 40,000

All eligible dependents under 18:

USD 5,000

Processing fees (Up to 4 family members):

USD 30,000

Application processing fees

Certain processing costs associated with the real estate investment and donation options also need to be paid. These include:

Main applicant:

USD 2,000

All eligible dependents:

USD 1,000

Due Diligence & Background Checks

Both investment options entail a range of compulsory background checks. The applicant must pay the fees for these background checks to a due diligence agency preferred by the government to screen applicants based on their application. These include:

Main applicant:

USD 7,500

Eligible dependents aged 16 and older:

USD 5,000

Passport Legacy’s professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements will be quoted separately.

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