Overview
St. Kitts & Nevis is a Caribbean country that has offered a citizenship by investment program since 1984, making it one of the most established programs of its kind.
This unique country, made up of two islands named Kitts and Nevis, offers various advantages to investors with its vibrant trade environment and developed tourism economy.
Benefits of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship
St. Kitts & Nevis citizens can travel visa-free or with a visa on arrival to 155 countries, including the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, and Russia.
St. Kitts & Nevis allows dual citizenship. Applicants can obtain a St. Kitts & Nevis passport without renouncing their current citizenship.
The application process is typically completed within 4 to 5 months. There is no requirement to travel to the country during the application process.
Applicants can choose from options such as contribution to a government fund, approved real estate investment, private home investment, or investment in public benefit projects.
St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship is valid for life and can be passed on to future generations under appropriate conditions.
The St. Kitts & Nevis passport is provided through one of the world's oldest citizenship by investment programs and is known for its global accessibility.
Who Can Obtain St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship?
INVESTOR
Applicants over the age of 18
CHILDREN
Children of the applicant or spouse
SPOUSE
The applicant’s legally married spouse
PARENTS
Parents, grandparents of the applicant or spouse
Requirements of the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Program
Contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF):
Primary applicant (including a family of up to 4 persons)
• Primary applicant, spouse, and up to 2 dependents; or primary applicant and up to three dependents: $250,000
• Each additional dependent under the age of 18: $25,000
• Each additional dependent aged 18 or older: $50,000
Investment in Public Benefit Projects
Applicants have the opportunity to obtain citizenship by investing at least $250,000 in an approved public benefit project. To be eligible for citizenship, the investment must be made in an approved public benefit project.
Private Home Sale
Applicants can apply for citizenship by purchasing an approved private residence.
They must invest at least $325,000 in an independent residential unit or share in an approved private residential project and hold the investment for at least 7 years.
They must invest at least $600,000 in an approved private single-family residence and hold the investment for at least 7 years.
Real Estate Investment
Applicants must invest at least $375,000 in an approved business and hold the investment for a minimum of 7 years.
Key Information
LOCATION
Located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, in the section known as the Leeward Islands, and consists of two islands.
CAPITAL
Basseterre
TIME ZONE
UTC–4
TOTAL AREA
261 km2
LANGUAGE
English
CURRENCY
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Why St. Kitts & Nevis?
St. Kitts & Nevis
Fast and Easy Application Process
The process is completed in as little as four months.
St. Kitts & Nevis
2024 CBI Program Leader
The St. Kitts & Nevis CBI program stood out among 12 countries under the CBI Index.
St. Kitts & Nevis
Tax-Free Living
St. Kitts & Nevis citizens do not pay personal income tax on international earnings.
PROGRAM MAP
155
Countries accessible without a visa
40
Countries requiring a visa
31
Countries requiring an e-visa
Frequently Asked Questions
If the real estate investment option is chosen, a minimum investment of $200,000 is required.
No, there is no residency requirement to obtain citizenship.
Yes, St. Kitts & Nevis citizens can travel visa-free to 155 countries, including the Schengen countries, China, and the United Kingdom.
St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship remains valid for the lifetime of the applicant.
The official language of St. Kitts & Nevis is English.
Yes. Once granted, citizenship is valid for life and can be passed on to future generations.
This depends on the type of investment:
Minimum 7 years for development projects
Minimum 5 years for private home investments
Yes. St. Kitts & Nevis allows dual citizenship. There is no need to renounce your current citizenship.
If eligibility and document processes proceed smoothly, the application can be finalized within 4 to 5 months.