St Kitts & Nevis

As of February 2026, the passport of Saint Kitts and Nevis makes it possible to travel without a visa to 153 countries. Increasing global mobility is an important benefit under the St Kitts and Nevis CBI Program. Discover all the available destinations and how to obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment.

Lyle Julien

In Berlin, a new refrain is heard more often: “Then just go to St Kitts.” It refers to a luxury apartment priced at around $325,000. For that sum, a buyer does not only acquire a property in the sun, but can also qualify for the passport of the island state of St Kitts and Nevis. This guide examines why St Kitts and Nevis is gaining attention among Germans and outlines the key features of its citizenship by investment programme.

Avril Blanchette

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment is issued for life. In confirmation, the investor receives two documents: a naturalisation certificate and a passport. The naturalisation certificate is valid for life. On this basis, applicants change their passports. The process of renewing a passport takes up to 2 months and costs $1,055. Find out what to do if the passport has expired or it’s necessary to change the name on the document.

Lyle Julien

Wealthy people often get second passports for visa-free travelling. Caribbean citizenship is famous for its wide range of visa-free destinations, and Caribbean Citizenship by investment, or CBI programs — for their cost and fast-track procedures. Two of the five Caribbean CBI programs operate in St Kitts and Nevis and in Antigua and Barbuda. Learn about conditions for obtaining citizenship by investment, how to compare passports of Antigua and Barbuda with St Kitts and Nevis’s, and choose the most convenient citizenship by investment program.

Lyle Julien

Cosmopolitans with St Kitts and Nevis citizenship enjoy visa-free access to most destinations worldwide, have an opportunity to obtain a long-term visa to the United States, and get other benefits. Along with the rights, there are also obligations. For example, to comply with the rules of the citizenship program if the foreigner became a St Kitts and Nevis citizen by investment.  Learn more about the opportunities a St Kitts and Nevis passport gives to its holders and how an investor can maintain the status of a citizen.

Lyle Julien

The minimum requirement under the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program is $250,000 for a non-refundable contribution and $325,000 for real estate purchase. Obtaining period is at least 6 months.  St Kitts and Nevis passport cost depends on the chosen investment option and the number of family members included in the application. The total expenses for a single applicant, including investment and fees, start at $260,661.

Zlata Erlach

St Kitts and Nevis is a state in the Caribbean. It consists of two islands that were formed by volcanic eruptions. The last eruptions took place a thousand years ago, now it is safe here. 80% of countries are accessible without a visa for St Kitts and Nevis citizens. Visa-free destinations include the UK, Schengen countries, Singapore and Hong Kong. We will tell you about life in St Kitts and Nevis and how to get the country's passport.

Lyle Julien

St Kitts and Nevis has one of the most investment-friendly climates in the Caribbean and British Commonwealth. Tourism drives the local economy, contributing 34% of the gross national product. Investors can obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by purchasing tourism-oriented real estate, including residential property. The minimum investment in real estate starts at $325,000.

Elena Ruda

The St Kitts and Nevis CBI Program is a government initiative that allows individuals to obtain citizenship by investment. It was established to attract foreigners to the country and promote economic development.  The program offers several investment options with a minimum financial requirement of $250,000. The investor and their family members obtain citizenship in 6+ months from the application date. Find out more about how to participate in a CBI Program and become a St Kitts and Nevis citizen.

Lyle Julien

Buying real estate is one of the ways to legally obtain residency or citizenship in another country. All it takes is purchasing an apartment, house, or commercial property that meets the country’s requirements. In Greece, for example, buying a property for renovation worth at least €250,000 qualifies an investor for residency. In Türkiye, investing at least $400,000 in real estate makes one eligible for citizenship. Here is where investors buy property, whether they can rent it out, and how to keep residency when selling property.

Elena Kozyreva

St Kitts and Nevis recognises dual and multiple citizenships and offers several ways to get a second passport. They include naturalisation, descent, marriage, and participation in the investment program. Learn about the methods, time, and expenses required for getting dual citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis.

Lyle Julien

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship allows increased global mobility and possibility to obtain a 10-year visa to the US. It also helps expand business opportunities and optimise taxes. High-net-worth individuals can become citizens of St Kitts and Nevis by investment, and the minimum investment starts at $250,000.

Lyle Julien

The banks operating in St Kitts and Nevis offer their clients current, settlement, savings, trading and escrow accounts, as well as term deposits . Clients can also apply for mortgages, as well as educational, automobile, business development, and other types of loans. All the main banks offer clients online banking and mobile applications to manage their accounts.

Lyle Julien

St Kitts and Nevis has 15 banks, three of which are members of the Caribbean Association of Banks and are considered to be among the most reliable ones. All the major banks offer free online services.

Lyle Julien

Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis are countries with the most advanced economies in the Caribbean. Many entrepreneurs get second passports of these states to develop their international businesses. Wealthy people obtain citizenship for worldwide visa-free trips. Find out about the conditions of the government programs for wealthy people who invest in Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis’s economies.

Lyle Julien

The Saint Kitts and Nevis Golden Visa is an alternative name for the citizenship by investment program. When Golden Visas are usually residence permits issued in exchange for investments in the country’s economy, participants of the St Kitts and Nevis program skip the residency part and get a passport. The investment amount starts from $250,000; the investor gets the passport in 6 months. The St Kitts Golden Visa attracts applicants with travel opportunities and the country’s business climate. Let’s see the benefits and process of obtaining a St Kitts passport by investment.

Lyle Julien

St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis citizens visit up to 140+ countries visa-free. Therefore, foreigners often obtain the countries' passports by investing in travelling freely. Investors make a non-refundable contribution to a state fund and buy properties or government bonds. After a few months, they get Caribbean passports and enter the Schengen Area and the UK visa-free. Also, investors claim visitor visas to the US.

Lyle Julien

Investors with St Kitts and Nevis or Dominica citizenship visit at least 140 countries freely. The first passport has more visa-free destinations than the second one. But Dominica citizens can enter China for up to 30 days without visas, and it's a rare opportunity. Discover the CBI programs of St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica and compare their conditions.

Lyle Julien

There is no personal income, wealth or inheritance tax in St Kitts and Nevis. However, if a non-resident receives dividends, interest or royalties from a source in the country, 15% withholding tax is paid. Companies pay corporate income tax at a rate of 33% and VAT at up to 17%. Learn who is obliged to pay St Kitts and Nevis taxes and the basic tax rates.

Albert Ioffe

The entry requirements to St Kitts and Nevis depend on the traveller’s nationality, the period of stay and the purpose of the trip. Any foreigner can spend up to 24 hours in St Kitts and Nevis without a visa. Citizens of around a hundred countries can holiday in St Kitts and Nevis without a visa for up to 3 months. Visitors from other countries can apply for a visa online and then get it upon arrival.

Albert Ioffe