Summary
St Kitts and Nevis has temporarily exempted investors contributing to social projects from paying government processing fees. The offer remains available until December 31st, 2025.
Lawyers at Immigrant Invest have reviewed the terms and explained who stands to benefit most from this offer.
What has changed
The government of St Kitts and Nevis has temporarily simplified the conditions for investors participating in socially significant projects under the Public Benefit Option.
Government processing fees have been waived for families of up to four, including the main applicant and three dependants.
This limited-time offer ends on December 31st, 2025

Lyle Julien,
Investment programs expert
Investments in social projects are currently the fastest route to St Kitts and Nevis citizenship. The process now takes up to 4 months, instead of 6 under other routes.
How to obtain citizenship through Public Benefit Option
Investment requirements
The minimum investment under the Public Benefit Option is $250,000 for a family of four.
For each additional family member from the fifth onwards, the amount increases by:
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$25,000 for a child under 17;
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$50,000 for each dependant aged 18 or over.
The contribution supports key infrastructure and development projects in St Kitts and Nevis, such as the Prime Creative Arts Centre, Basseterre High School, and National Housing Corporation.
Additional fees
Families of up to four do not pay the government processing fee until December 31st, 2025. This allows them to save up to $1,000. Larger families pay a $250 fee for each additional applicant.
Other fees remain unchanged:
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Due Diligence — $10,000 for the main applicant and $7,500 for each dependant over 16;
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certificate of naturalisation — $50 per applicant;
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passport fee — $361 per applicant.
Who can apply
Applicants must be over 18, without serious illnesses, and able to pass Due Diligence checks.
The main applicant can also include:
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spouse;
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children under 25;
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parents over 55.
Children over 18 and parents must be financially dependent on the investor.
Application process under the Public Benefit Option
The procedure takes up to 4 months and consists of several stages:
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Investor signs an agreement to purchase a share in a social project.
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Immigrant Invest lawyers prepare the full set of documents and submit the application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
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Once approved, the investor makes the contribution of at least $250,000 and pays the applicable fees.
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When the investment is confirmed, the investor and their dependants receive naturalisation certificates, collected either in St Kitts and Nevis or at an authorised consulate.
Applications can only be submitted through a licensed agent.
5 reasons to apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship right now
1. Fast procedure. Investors who put money into social projects can obtain a second citizenship in as little as 4 months.
2. Tax optimisation. The country has no taxes on income, capital gains, or inheritance.
3. Stable country for living and business. Political, economic, and social stability in St Kitts and Nevis protects investors’ interests.
4. Long-term US visas. St Kitts and Nevis citizens can obtain a 10-year US B‑1/B‑2 visa for travel, business, family visits, and medical care.
5. Citizenship by descent. An investor's child under the age of 18 has the right to inherit St Kitts and Nevis citizenship.






