St Kitts & Nevis
The Caribbean’s longest-running citizenship-by-investment programme, with contribution, public-benefit and approved real-estate routes.
Why consider St Kitts & Nevis?
The Caribbean’s longest-running citizenship-by-investment programme, with contribution, public-benefit and approved real-estate routes.
Outcome
Direct citizenship after approval and fulfilment of the investment.
Application channel
Applications must be submitted through an Authorised Agent.
Current routes to examine first.
Sustainable Island State Contribution
US$250,000 for the main applicant or family of up to four under the current published structure; additional dependant contributions apply.
Public Benefit Option
US$250,000 into an approved public-benefit project.
Approved real estate
Approved development and designated private-real-estate routes currently start from US$325,000, with separate requirements and holding periods.
Family
Qualifying spouses, children and certain parents can be included, subject to programme definitions and due diligence.
Residence / physical presence
No mandatory general residence requirement is published for the citizenship programme.
Points to consider
Before recommending any programme, screen citizenships held, residence history, source of wealth, source of funds, PEP/sanctions exposure, prior visa or immigration refusals, criminal/regulatory issues and family eligibility.
Due-diligence processOfficial programme source
St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Unit
Official programme requirements are confirmed against the relevant government source for each engagement.
See St Kitts & Nevis beside the alternatives.
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