About St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program requires applicants to make a significant economic contribution to the country. In exchange, and subject to a stringent application procedure including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted full citizenship.
Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
- Fast Track Citizenship application processing, 3-4 months.
- A St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to more than 151 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area.
- St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
- St. Kitts and Nevis is an attractive location for owning a second home, with good air links to Europe and North America.
- Lifetime Citizenship for Investor and family members including children up to 30 years and parents over 55 years of age.
- Citizenship can be passed on to following generations.
- No requirement for language, education or managerial skills.
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Investment Options
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years of age, meet the application requirements, and select one of the two following options:
- A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) of an amount starting from USD 150,000 for a single applicant
- The purchase of real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or USD 400,000 (resalable after 5 years) from an approved real estate development.
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Requirements
To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis under its Citizenship-by-Investment Program, investors need to fulfil the following criteria:
- No criminal record
- Sound character and remarkable references
- Excellent health
- Impressive financial footing