St. Kitts and Nevis is an archipelago of two islands in the West Indies. Located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population. The capital city is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies approximately 3 km (2 miles) to the southeast across a shallow channel called The Narrows. St. Kitts & Nevis is a sovereign, democratic and federal state with a population of approximately 55,500. The local currency is the East Caribbean Dollar, which is pegged to the United States Dollar.
St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the United Nations, the British Commonwealth, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Organisation of American States (OAS) among many other international organisations. Holders of the St. Kitts & Nevis passport enjoy visa free travel to approximately 150 countries, including the U.K. and the countries of the Schengen area.
Investment Options and Application Fees
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the oldest programme of its kind. Established in 1984, the Citizenship by Investment Programme allows you and your family to obtain full legal citizenship and passports when you make a significant investment in St. Kitts and Nevis which qualifies under the Citizenship by Investment Regulations.
As an applicant for citizenship, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and able and willing to make the required contribution.
Applicants must also choose between two potential routes for citizenship: a contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund, or an investment in an approved real estate project in St. Kitts and Nevis.
All fees quoted are in US Dollars.
The Accelerated Application Process
St. Kitts and Nevis is the only citizenship by investment jurisdiction to offer an Accelerated Application Process (AAP). Under the AAP, applications with the Citizenship by Investment Programme are accelerated to a 60-day processing period, with some applications completed in as early as 45 days. Interested persons applying utilizing the AAP will still be required to meet all mandatory criteria and submit the necessary supporting documents to apply for citizenship by investment.
| Contribution Amount | USD 25,000 for the main applicant; USD 20,000 for the spouse; USD 20,000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Passport Fees | USD 500 for each passport |
Applications will be given an accelerated treatment from the Citizenship by Investment Unit, Due Diligence Providers and the St. Kitts and Nevis Passport Office. As a bonus this process also includes the application and processing of the St. Kitts) and Nevis passport.
The Sustainable Growth Fund is a direct investment path to second citizenship by investment in St Kitts and Nevis. The revenue from the fund is used to support sustainable growth initiatives including the financing of projects that will benefit the economy and help its diversification.
| Contribution Amount | USD 150,000 for the main applicant; USD 25,000 for the spouse; USD 10,000 for each additional dependant |
| Due Diligence Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 4000 for the spouse; USD 4000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Passport Fees | USD 500 for each passport |
Real estate is another investment option for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment applicants. Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units. The minimum real estate investment required by law is USD 200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or USD 400,000 (resalable after 5 years) for each main applicant.
| Contribution Amount | USD 200,000 to be held for 7 years; or USD 400,000 to be held for 5 years |
| Government Fees | USD 35,050 for the main applicant; USD 20,050 for the spouse; USD 10,050 for each additional dependant |
| Application Fees | USD 7500 for the main applicant; USD 4000 for the spouse; USD 4000 for each dependant aged 16 years or older |
| Passport Fees | USD 500 for each passport |
In addition to these fees, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs, mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees.
