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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.
St Kitts and Nevis citizens can travel visa-free to 157 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.
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.
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.
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.
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If over 18: fully financially dependent on the investor
St Kitts and Nevis offers applicants two options: a non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund and a real estate purchase.
Investors contribute to the Sustainable Growth 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 or more people |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $7,500 | $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+ |
1. $175,000 is the minimum investment in a share of a social or infrastructure real estate project in St Kitts and Nevis.
2. $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.
3. $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 3 or more | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of real estate | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| State fee for the second and third property types |
$35,050 | $55,100 | $35,050 for the investor + $20,050 for a spouse + $10,050 per child or parent + $40,000 for a sibling |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $11,500 | $7,500 for the investor + $4,000 per family member over 16 years old |
| Other fees | $1,161 | $1,922 | $3,294+ |
| Contribution to the state fund |
Purchase of social real estate |
Purchase of property of the second or third type |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
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Get the cost calculationThe St Kitts and Nevis law prohibits investors from applying for citizenship by investment on their own. The applicant must contact a licensed agent to participate in the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program. The licensed agent is a consulting company that assists applicants at every stage of obtaining citizenship.
Natalia Oganesyan
The stages of obtaining the St Kitts and Nevis passport are similar for both investment options, namely a contribution to the state fund and the real estate purchase.
A Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer examines investors’ documents. The procedure is confidential and takes 1 business day. The applicant only needs to provide a passport.
Immigrant Invest has its own Compliance Department. The preliminary Due Diligence check reduces the rejection risk to 1%.
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Immigrant Invest’s lawyers prepare lists of the personal and financial documents required to participate in the citizenship program. They include passports, birth and marriage certificates and bank statements.
Our lawyers fill out all the state forms themselves and certify copies of documents: the investor only needs to sign them.
The lawyers send the finished documents to the St Kitts and Nevis CBI unit. The applicant pays the Due Diligence fee, and an investigation begins. All family members over 16 years old must undergo a Due Diligence check.
The CBI unit notifies Immigrant Invest about the decision of the investor’s application. After approval, the investor fulfils the investment condition within 90 days: contributes to the state fund or buys real estate.
A passport and a naturalisation certificate are issued within 4 weeks after fulfilling the investment condition. The investor receives the documents by courier at a convenient address.
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.
Evgeniya Morozova
Investors can return some of the money under the St Kitts and Nevis program, but only if they buy real estate. They can sell a share or property 5 or 7 years later. Meanwhile, they earn rental income during the entire ownership period. The investor usually makes 2–5% per annum.
Real estate in St Kitts and Nevis is a safe investment. The government controls the developers who report on the construction progress and receive money on schedule.
No licensed agent can guarantee a passport. You probably deal with scammers if you are offered a 100% guarantee.
Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary Due Diligence check to increase the chances of each application being approved. A certified Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer examines the investor’s documents. If any risks appear, the lawyers look for an alternative solution, for example, another program.
Immigrant Invest has its own compliance department. Preliminary Due Diligence helps our clients get the result they want in most cases.
If you apply for citizenship by naturalisation, marriage, or other grounds, you can. However, only a licensed program agent can submit documents for the citizenship by investment program.
No, the procedure for obtaining citizenship can be completed remotely: you do not need to come to the islands before or after obtaining a passport.
International travellers are welcome to visit St Kitts and Nevis. The Caribbean country is ideal for relaxation and has a pleasant climate, beautiful nature and numerous beaches. If an investor buys a share in a hotel, they get the right to spend 1–2 weeks a year at the property for free.
Due Diligence is required for all family members over 16 years of age. Children under 16 years old do not need to go through it.
Due Diligence is fee-based. The cost for the main applicant is $7,500 and $4,000 for each adult family member included in the application.
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.
Zlata Erlach
