For financially independent persons, without the right to work in the country
The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program is the oldest in the world: it was launched in 1984. Since then, more than 20,000 applicants have received passports.
Investors contribute $150,000 to the state fund or buy real estate for at least $175,000. Some real estate investments can be returned in 5—7 years.
Investors don't take language proficiency tests or history exams to get citizenship. There are no residency requirements: applicants don't have to come to St Kitts and Nevis before or after obtaining their passport.
An investor's spouse, children, parents and siblings can get passports under the program. In addition, St Kitts and Nevis citizenship is hereditary.
Visa-free travel to the UK and the Schengen countries
St Kitts and Nevis citizens can travel visa-free to 156 countries around the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Britain, Ireland and the Schengen states. A St Kitts and Nevis passport gives broader travel opportunities than any other Caribbean passport.
Long-term US visas
St Kitts and Nevis citizens can get a 10-year B-1/B-2 visa to the USA. It allows the holder to travel around the country, visit friends and family, participate in business meetings and get medical treatment in American clinics.
International business
Citizens have the right to register a company in St Kitts and Nevis. It helps investors in working with their foreign partners. For example, payments can be made without worrying about foreign exchange control regulations. The beneficial owner’s data is not entered in the commercial register when registering a company.
Tax optimisation
St Kitts and Nevis tax residents do not pay taxes on dividends, interest or royalties. There is no tax on wages, capital gains or inheritance in the country
St Kitts and Nevis offers applicants two options: a non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Development Fund and a real estate purchase.
Non-refundable contribution $150,000+
Investors contribute to the Sustainable Development Fund. The government of St Kitts and Nevis spends the fund's resources on health care, education, tourism, culture and alternative energy.
The contribution is non-refundable and doesn't bring income.
Investor | Married couple | Family of 4, excluding siblings | Family of 5 + | |
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Contribution to the fund | $150,000 | $175,000 | $195,000 |
$195,000 + $10,000 for a child or parent starting with the fifth family member + $20,000 for a sibling |
Due Diligence | $75,000 | $11,500 |
$7,500 for the investor
+ $4,000 per family member over 16 years old |
$7,500 for the investor
+ $4,000 per family member over 16 years old |
Other fees | $1,161 | $1,922 | $3,294+ | $4,005+ |
Real estate purchase $175,000+
$175,000 is the minimum investment in a share of a social or infrastructure real estate project in St Kitts and Nevis.
$200,000+ go for a share or a whole property in a government-approved real estate project. The projects include five-star hotels and resorts, apartments, villas, and yacht berths.
The property can be sold in 7 years if it has been bought for $200,000 or in 5 years if it has cost more than $400,000. The investor also earns an income of 2 to 5% per annum from leasing the property.
$400,000 is the minimum price of a villa not included in the list of government-approved projects.
If the investor buys the second or third type of property, an additional government fee of at least $35,050 is charged.
Investor | Married couple | Family of 4, excluding siblings | Family of 5 + | |
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Contribution to the fund | $150,000 | $175,000 | $195,000 |
$195,000 + $10,000 for a child or parent starting with the fifth family member + $20,000 for a sibling |
Due Diligence | $75,000 | $11,500 |
$7,500 for the investor
+ $4,000 per family member over 16 years old |
$7,500 for the investor
+ $4,000 per family member over 16 years old |
Other fees | $1,161 | $1,922 | $3,294+ | $4,005+ |
The spouses and two children of 9 and 17 years old.
Contribution to the state fund | Purchase of social real estate | Purchase of property of the second or third type | |
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Investment | $195,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 |
State fee | _ | _ | $75,200 |
Due Diligence | $15,500 | $15,500 | $15,500 |
Other fees and charges | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 |
Total | $213,794 | $193,794+ | $293,994+ |
Our Compliance & Anti Money Laundering officer examine Investor documents, Applicant only need to provide Passport, We do ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the client.
1 Day
Government Approved Agents' Lawyers prepare the list of personal and financial documents required to apply for Citizenship Program, Include Passports, Birth and marriage certificates and Bank Statement, Lawyers fill out all the sate forms themselves and certify copies of documents: Investor only need to sign
2 to 4 Weeks
We submit the required documents and the application to the government department dealing with the citizenship or residence permit by investment program on behalf of our clients. The government department starts its Due Diligence check when the applicant pays the Due Diligence fee. All family members over the age of 16 included in the application have to undergo this check.
2 to 6 Months
We submit the required documents and the application to the government department dealing with the citizenship or residence permit by investment program on behalf of our clients. The government department starts its Due Diligence check when the applicant pays the Due Diligence fee. All family members over the age of 16 included in the application have to undergo this check.
Upto 3 Months
The investor's passport and naturalization certificate are usually produced within 4 weeks of the fulfilment of the investment condition. They are delivered to the address indicated by the investor in the application.
4+ Weeks
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