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
Minimum Investment In Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
Visa - Free Access
Costs of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship
The three qualifying investment options for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program are:
1) Donation – Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)
Donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF option)
Single Applicant:
USD 150,000
Dependent children & parents*:
USD 10,000
An applicant with up to 3 dependents:
USD 195,000
Sibling of the main applicant or spouse**:
USD 20,000
*Dependent parents aged 55 and above; dependent children not older than 30 years of age
**Dependent siblings not older than 30
2) Real Estate Investment
Investment in real estate through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land.
The minimum investment value to qualify yourself and your family for the real estate option is USD 400,000. This property can be sold after five years. In case the next buyer is interested in securing citizenship, it is required for them to pay the same USD 400,000 to you for the property. Another option is to purchase real estate valued at USD 200,000 plus government fees. However, it will only be possible for you to resale this property after seven years under the same conditions.
Although this signifies a transparent resale market and a level of capital guarantee, the process will incur some legal costs associated with the real estate purchase. Depending on the property type, this can range between 1 – 5% of the property value. It is also possible for you to re-finance, rent out and receive utility bills from some asset classes.
Minimum Investment
(must be held for a minimum of 5 years):
USD 400,000
Minimum Investment
(must be held for a minimum of 7 years):
USD 200,000
Main applicant:
USD 35,000
Spouse of the main applicant:
USD 20,000
Main applicant:
USD 35,000
Government Fees: The government fees that must be paid in addition to the real estate purchase:
Dependent children & parents*:
USD 10,000
Sibling of the main applicant or spouse**:
USD 40,000
*Dependent children not older than 30 and dependent parents aged 55 and above.
**Dependent siblings not older than 30.
3) Alternative Investment Option
a) A Public Good Project Developer (PGPD), in which the State will own the asset at the end of the agreement. These projects are fully funded by the PGPD and locked in “upfront.”
Minimum Investment:
USD 175,000
b) A Private Enterprise Developer (PED), in which the funded asset or building is privately owned.
Minimum Investment:
USD 200,000
Background Checks & Due Diligence
The Applicant must pay due diligence, and background check fees to a government-preferred due diligence agency. This agency is responsible for screening applicants using World-Check, Interpol and other Government agencies.
Main applicant:
USD 7,500
Spouse:
USD 4,000
Dependents over 16 years:
USD 4,000
Other costs
The only other costs associated are the professional fees of Passport Legacy, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements. Rest assured that a full-itemised quotation with no hidden costs will be provided to our clients.
