St. Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island nation situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
The nation pioneered the concept of Citizenship by Investment in 1984.
40 years later, St. Kitts and Nevis remains an industry frontrunner, holding itself to the highest standards of due diligence and setting its Citizenship Programme as the premium standard against which every other citizenship programme is benchmarked.
$250,000
OPTION AVAILABLE
120 -180 DAYS
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The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme offers many benefits, including:
St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the country for life, plus civic entitlements like voting, free healthcare and the right to hold a St. Kitts and Nevis passport.
Unlike other countries, St. Kitts and Nevis has no restrictions on dual citizenship. Consequently, you don’t need to relinquish your original nationality in order to become a St. Kitts and Nevis citizen.
As a St. Kitts and Nevis citizen, you’ll also be able to pass on your citizenship rights to your descendants. This allows them to enjoy all the same benefits and in turn safeguards your family’s future.
An exclusive CBI Programme that has operated successfully for 40 years
Part of a politically stable and safe country
Robust independent third-party due diligence
| Citizenship by Investment in St. Kitts and Nevis is available through one of four options: | ||
| 01 | SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE CONTRIBUTION |
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| The SISC was established with a view to facilitating economic development and social upliftment in St. Kitts and Nevis. | ||
| Main applicant or a family with up to four persons including: a) A main applicant with a spouse and up to two dependants; or b) A main applicant with up to three dependants | US$250,000 | |
| Each additional dependant under 18 | US$25,000 | |
| Each additional dependant aged 18 or above | US$50,000 | |
| 02 | DEVELOPER’S REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPTION |
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| The minimum investment per applicant is US$325,000 (resaleable after a 7-year minimum holding period). In addition to the minimum investment, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs (mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyancing fees). |
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| 03 | PRIVATE REAL ESTATE SALE INVESTMENT OPTION |
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| Applicants may apply for citizenship through the purchase of Approved Private Real Estate. The minimum investment in a condominium unit or share in a real estate development designated as Approved Private Real Estate is US$325,000 (resaleable after a 7-year minimum holding period). The minimum investment in a single-family private dwelling home designated as Approved Private Real Estate is US$600,000 (resaleable after a 7-year minimum holding period). |
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| 04 | PUBLIC BENEFIT OPTION |
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| Under the Public Benefit Option applicants can obtain citizenship by making a minimum contribution of US$250,000 to an Approved Public Benefit Project, payable to the Unit. *No Government Approval fees due for up to a family of four |
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| Fees | BASIC FEES |
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| Due Diligence Fees The following due diligence fees apply to all CBI applications: All main applicants are required to attend a mandatory interview. Dependants aged 16 years of age and older may at the discretion of the CIU be required to attend an interview. |
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| Main applicant | US$10,000 | |
| Each dependant aged 16 or over | US$7,500 | |
| Post approval and application fees On approval-in-principle of an application made through the Developer’s Real Estate, Private Real Estate Sale and Public Benefit Options, the following post-approval application fees apply: |
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| Main applicant* | US$25,000 | |
| Spouse | US$15,000 |
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| Each dependant under 18 | US$10,000 | |
| Each dependant aged 18 or over | US$15,000 | |
| * There are no post-approval fees due for the public benefit option for a family of up to four (Main Applicant and three dependants). Each additional applicant above this threshold will pay the approval fees as per the above. Application Processing Fees: US$250 per applicant Bank Due Diligence Fees Certificate of Registration Fees Passport Fees CS Global Partners Professional Fees | ||
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment application process consists of seven steps:
Step 1: Application and pre-approval by CS Global Partners. We will look through your application to check everything is in order and confirm it meets the requisite conditions, giving it the best possible chance of being accepted.
Step 2: Submission of citizenship application. After approving the application, we will then send it to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on your behalf.
Step 3: Government processing and due diligence checks. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will process your application and perform due diligence checks, which includes checking for criminal records and assessing your ability to provide funds.
All main applicants are required to attend a mandatory interview. Dependants aged 16 years of age may at the discretion of the CIU be required to attend an interview.
Step 4: Approval in principle. Once your application is approved in principle, you’ll receive a letter confirming that the CIU has officially granted your request for citizenship.
Step 5: Make the investment of your choice. Now is the point you make your qualifying investments.
Step 6: Citizenship certificate issued. After you’ve completed the above steps, you’ll receive a citizenship certificate, officially making you a St. Kitts and Nevis citizen.
Step 7: Passport application. You’re now able to apply for a St. Kitts and Nevis passport and reap all the global mobility benefits involved.
How long does it take to process an application?
From submission of the application to receiving the approval in principle, applicants can generally expect to wait around four to six months. You are not required to pass tests, or travel to or reside in St. Kitts and Nevis, which helps speed up the process.
Once an individual’s application for Citizenship by Investment is approved, an economic citizen can apply for a passport at the Passport Office.
St. Kitts and Nevis passports are CARICOM passports that are issued to citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis for international travel. They are biometric documents, ensuring a greater level of safety and facilitating cross-border procedures.
Ordinary St. Kitts and Nevis passports are valid for 10 years if issued to a person aged 16 or over and are valid for five years for children under the age of 16.
They can be renewed at the Passport Office at the Government Headquarters in Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis’ capital city) or at a St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission, Embassy, or Consulate.
The passport application process is separate from the Citizenship by Investment process and requires the applicant to present several documents, including, but not limited to, a certified copy of the applicant’s Certificate of Registration. This is the document that is issued to an economic citizen at the end of the Citizenship by Investment process.
Every time St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders re-apply for a passport (for example, because their old one has expired), they must present their old St. Kitts and Nevis passport. This will be cancelled upon issuance of the new document.
Applicants for citizenship should be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and be able and willing to make the required contribution or investment.
The following family members may be included in an application for Citizenship by Investment:
You will be vetted by multiple entities, including:
Every main applicant will be required to attend a mandatory interview. A dependant aged sixteen years of age or over may if deemed necessary be required to attend a mandatory interview. During this time, a third-party due diligence agency will perform stringent background checks on the information you have provided.
Nationals of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Russia and Belarus regardless of where they live, are excluded from applying (this includes dependants).
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment is good value for money for both individual applicants and families looking to apply for alternative citizenship, including:
Families who would also like to include their parents as dependants.
The SISC allows future citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to be part of the country’s success story, as this investment channel enables both applicants and the nation to thrive.
It channels resources to priority areas like education, health, climate change and resilience, infrastructure, tourism and culture, and the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship to benefit all citizens.
Investments in real estate provide wider benefits for the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis through direct and indirect job creation.
The now corporatised Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), as established by the Citizenship by Investment Unit Act 2024, is made up of efficient and focused experts that ensure that the CBI Programme increases processing efficiency as well as accuracy.
His Excellency Calvin St. Juste chairs the Board of Directors that oversees the Unit’s strategic direction and governance. His team’s diverse expertise—from finance to legal affairs—promotes transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the Unit.
CS Global Partners assists clients who wish to obtain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship, providing them with the guidance and commitment they need to see their application processed seamlessly. Our team then ensures that clients who obtain their citizenship also apply for and receive St. Kitts and Nevis passports should they wish to.
