Citizenship by Investment - Get Your St. Christopher and Nevis Passport
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program offers a unique opportunity to obtain an economic citizenship.
The St. Kitts and Nevis CBI can offer limitless opportunities for international travel, as well as a tax-free environment with no wealth tax, gift tax, or inheritance tax. Additionally, the program allows for dual citizenship, enabling individuals to maintain their original citizenship while enjoying the benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
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Minimum investment
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Why to choose St Kitts and Nevis Passport?
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What are St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Benefits?
The most renowned CBI program
- The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Program is the finest and the oldest citizenship by investment program.
- A potential investor can choose from a wide selection of different investment routes to apply for a second passport.
Swift Application Process
- The average time span for each submitted application is 8-10 months.
- The whole application process could be done 100% remotely. You do not need to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis in order to submit your documents or participate in the interview.
Part of international community
- St. Kitts is a member of CARICOM, which allows their citizens to freely reside and travel to St. Lucia, Grenada, Dominica, and other countries that are members of CARICOM.
- St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Therefore, the holders of St. Kitts passports can get a full scholarship to study at selected universities in the United Kingdom. Your children can cover up to 100% of their tuition fees for the selected bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tax benefits for HNWI
- St. Kitts and Nevis is a tax-friendly jurisdiction, with no income tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, or wealth tax. A foreign income earned by a resident outside the country is non-taxable. The island is known as the best tax harbor for high-net-worth individuals.
- To become a St. Kitts and Nevis tax resident, you need to physically reside in the country for more than 183 days in one calendar year.
Plan B for three generations
- A potential investor can include in the application their children, spouse, as well as the applicant’s parents and/or their spouse’s parents.
- A St. Kitts passport offers a Plan B for three generations when economic or political stability in your home country is at risk.
Dual citizenship
- St. Kitts and Nevis economic citizenship does not require an applicant to give up their current passport.
- You can keep as many passports as you want, as well as acquire the new one without any obstacles.
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INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Sustainable Island State Contribution
Real Estate Development Project
Private Real Estate Purchase
Public Benefactor
- The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) is a non-refundable contribution to a government fund. The amount of a SISC depends on family size and includes an additional due diligence fee, passport fees, processing fees, and government fees.
- St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by donation is the fastest amongst available investment options to obtain the passport.
- St. Kitts citizenship costs are provided in the table below.
* The St. Kitts citizenship cost indicated below does not include professional legal fees, administrative fees for issuance of a paper passport, bank charges and courier fees, as well as adding additional dependents.
| Fees (in USD) | Single Applicant | Married Couple | Married couple and two kids under 16 y.o. | Married couple and two kids over 16 y.o. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISC contribution | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 |
| Due Diligence Fee | $ 10,000 | $ 17,500 | $ 17,500 | $ 32,500 |
| Processing Fee | $ 250 | $ 500 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
| Total * | $ 260,250 | $ 268,000 | $ 268,500 | $ 283,500 |
- An investor can apply for a St. Kitts passport by investing in an approved real estate development project. The list of approved developments is published on the official website of the government of St. Kitts and Nevis.
- You should not dispose of in full or partially the real estate for the first 7 years after becoming an owner of such real estate. Failure to meet this requirement will automatically result in a St. Kitts and Nevis passport being revoked.
- An investor can enjoy the ownership of a luxurious apartment or villa or share in a hotel complex. You can come any time to the island for vacation to stay in your property.
* The government approval fee differs depending on the composition of a family and who is included in the application.
** The St. Kitts passport cost indicated below does not include professional legal fees, stamp duties, administrative fees for issuance of a paper passport, bank charges, and courier fees, as well as adding additional dependents.
| Fees (in USD) | Single applicant | Married couple | Married couple with two kids under 16 y.o. | Married couple with two kids above 16 y.o. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $ 325,000 | $ 325,000 | $ 325,000 | $ 325,000 |
| Due Diligence Fee | $ 10,000 | $ 17,500 | $ 17,500 | $ 32,500 |
| Government Approval Fee * | $ 25,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 60,000 | $ 60,000 |
| Processing Fee | $ 250 | $ 500 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
| Total ** | $ 360,250 | $ 383,000 | $ 403,500 | $ 418,500 |
- The investor can also apply for citizenship via purchasing the real estate that is already built. Such real estate includes private dwellings and houses or single units in a condominium.
- Within the first 7 years after becoming an owner of the real estate, the investor should not sell it or transfer it in any way to third parties. If the investor fails to comply with such an investment requirement, their citizenship will be revoked.
- There are two ways on how you can acquire property in St. Kitts and Nevis: (1) purchase a single unit in the shared residential dwelling or (2) acquire sole ownership over a house.
* The government approval fee differs depending on the composition of a family.
** The St. Kitts citizenship cost indicated below does not include legal fees, stamp duties, administrative fees for issuance of a paper passport, or adding additional dependents.
| Fees (in USD) | Single Applicant | Married couple | Married couple with two kids under 16 y.o. | Married couple with two kids below 16 y.o. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $ 325,000 per unit / $ 600,000 per house | $ 325,000 per unit / $ 600,000 per house | $ 325,000 per unit / $ 600,000 per house | $ 325,000 per unit/ $ 600,000 per house |
| Due Diligence Fee | $ 10,000 | $ 17,500 | $ 17,500 | $ 32,500 |
| Government Approval Fee * | $ 25,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 60,000 | $ 60,000 |
| Processing Fee | $ 250 | $ 500 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
| Total ** | $ 360,250 per unit / $ 635,250 per house | $ 383,000 per unit / $ 658,000 per house | $ 403,500 per unit / $ 678, 500 per house | $ 418,500 per unit / $ 693,500 per house |
- A potential investor can purchase a unit in an approved Public Benefit Project for the minimum contribution of USD 250,000.
- The Public Benefit Project can include (1) the development of an industry; (2) the construction of a real estate development; (3) the financing of construction development; or (4) any other project that can bring benefit to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.
* The government approval fee differs depending on the composition of a family.
** The St. Kitts citizenship cost indicated below does not include professional legal fees, stamp duties, administrative fees for issuance of a paper passport, bank charges, and courier fees, as well as adding additional dependents.
| Fees (in USD) | Single Applicant | Married Couple | Married couple with two kids below 16 y.o. | Married couple with two kids above 16 y.o. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 |
| Due Diligence Fee | $ 10,000 | $ 17,500 | $ 17,500 | $ 32,500 |
| Government Approval Fee * | $ 25,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 60,000 | $ 60,000 |
| Processing Fee | $ 250 | $ 500 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
| Total ** | $ 260,250 | $ 268,000 | $ 268,500 | $ 283,500 |
Applicant Requirements
Good health
All applicants who apply for St Kitts and Nevis passport should be in a good health and do have any contagious diseases at the moment of application.
Clean Criminal Record
Every applicant who applies for St. Christopher and Nevis should possess a clean criminal record. The record is considered 'clean' even if there was a recorded minor traffic offense, provided that the penalty for such an offense did not involve imprisonment.
No Bankruptcy
One of the requirements of economic citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis is that the applicant has never been declared bankrupt in any country for the period of 10 years prior to submission of the application.
Restricted countries
According to the recent legislative changes, applicants who are citizens or normally reside in the countries listed below cannot apply for a St. Kitts passport: Russia, Belarus, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and North Korea.
No denial in visa or citizenship
An applicant is considered eligible for the program, provided (1) she/he has never been denied citizenship in any country and/or (2) she/he has never been denied a visa by a country with which St. Kitts and Nevis has a free visa treaty.
Clear source of funds
An applicant should be able to prove that funds used to pay the investment sums derive from legal activity.
Main Applicant/Investor
- Age: The main applicant should be at least 18 years of age in order to be able to start an application process.
- Health and Character: The applicant should be in good health and possess a reputable character to pass all background checks.
Children
- Both biological and adopted children could be included in the application.
- Any child below 18 years of age;
- Any child above 18 years of age, if he/she is physically or mentally challenged; or
- Any child in between 18 and 25 years old, single, and pursuing an educational degree and fully supported by the main applicant
Spouse
- A person of the opposite sex to the main applicant;
- A person who is in a duly registered marriage with the main applicant. Civil unions and civil partnerships are not considered a marriage, and
- Only one spouse from a polygamous marriage could be included.
Parents
- Both biological and adoptive parents could be included in the application;
- The parents should be related to the main applicant and/or to their spouse; and
- The parent should be above 55 years of age, provided they live with and are fully supported by the main applicant.
TIMELINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
Documents Required
- passport and national ID card;
- criminal record certificate;
- birth certificate;
- medical certificate;
- marriage certificate/divorce certificate;
- bank reference; and
- professional reference;
- affidavit of funds.
Expected Duration: Up to 5 days
Initial ground check by Inter Citizenship
Before onboarding, each potential client should undergo our internal background check.
Such due diligence allows us to evaluate the client’s profile and how it meets the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship requirements.
After due diligence is finalized, we would be able to recommend to you the best investment option and CBI program to meet all your needs, goals, and expectations.
Inter Citizen onboards a new client by signing a services agreement with such a client.
Expected Duration: Up to 30 days
Preparation of documents for St Kitts and Nevis CBI
Inter Citizen assists with pre-filling all necessary application forms for you and your family members.
Please be aware that in some countries, issuance and certification of certain types of documents can be a time-consuming process, as everything depends on the internal regulations and procedures of each particular country. We will guide you through the whole process of collecting the required documents in accordance with St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship requirements.
Before submission of the document to the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Unit, an applicant is required to pay due diligence and application fees upfront. Once paid, the documents, along with the proof of payment, are sent for submission. Please note that the paid due diligence and application fees are non-refundable in a case of rejection of the application.
Expected Duration: Up to 180 days
Examination of submitted documents by St Kitts and Nevis CBI Unit
St. Kitts’ citizenship by investment program is known for its rigorous ground checks of all applicants. The internal due diligence of each applicant above 16 years old is performed by the Financial Intelligence Unit. According to the recent changes, each applicant older than 16 years of age should undergo a mandatory interview. The interview is conducted online in the applicant’s main language. The purpose of the interview is to assess the eligibility and values of each applicant.
Upon the thorough examination of the documents, the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Unit can adopt one of the following three decisions:
– approval in principle;
– denial;
– delay for cause.
Expected Duration: Up to 90 days
Issuance of Certificate of Registration
Upon the issuance of government approval in principle, the main applicant is required to pay the required minimum investment sum as per the chosen investment option. In the case of the investment into real estate or an approved public benefit project, the investor would be required to pay government approval fees on top of the investment sum.
After all fees are duly paid, the CBI Unit will issue a Certificate of Registration.
Expected Duration: Up to 30 days
Administrative Formalities
The Certificate of Registration is an official basis for the issuance of a paper passport. One of the important formalities of the application process is taking an oath of allegiance. You can take an oath in the St. Kitts and Nevis embassy abroad or in the honorary consulate of your choice.
Once your passport is issued, we will deliver it to you via mail to any address worldwide.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How to get citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis?
As the very first step, all the required documents should be pre-filled correctly and signed. Inter Citizen has a wide expertise in the preparation of all necessary documents. After the documents are ready, we will submit them on your behalf to the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) for further consideration. Once all formalities are done and provided the government approval is issued in principle, the issuance of a citizenship certificate takes place.
2. What is the St Kitts and Nevis passport ranking?
The St. Kitts passport is considered one of the strongest passports compared to the rest of the Caribbean citizenship by investment programs. The St. Christopher and Nevis passport ranks 22nd in the global rating of passports.
3. Does St Christopher and Nevis passport give educational benefits?
St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment benefits can expand the opportunities to study worldwide. For instance, the holder of a St. Kitts passport can participate in a prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship, which covers up to 100% of tuition fees for bachelor’s and master’s studies in the United Kingdom. Besides, students holding a St. Kitts passport are eligible for the ELAP Scholarship, which covers tuition fees to study in Canada.
4. Can the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport be annulled?
Once granted, the St. Kitts passport could be annulled only in exceptional circumstances. Such exceptional circumstances are
- provision of false or misleading information during the process of application;
- committing an act of treason or sedition towards Saint Christopher and Nevis; or
- disposal of a real estate to third parties before expiration of the 7-year holding period.
5. Should I live in St Kitts and Nevis before starting the application process?
No, there is no residency requirement in order to be eligible for the citizenship by investment program in Nevis.
6. How to get St Kitts passport remotely?
One of the numerous benefits of St. Kitts economic citizenship is that the whole process could be done absolutely remotely. You do not need to travel to the country in order to pick up your passport. Inter Citizen will deliver it to you directly.
7. Does St Kitts and Nevis passport need visa to the USA?
Yes, to enter the territory of the USA, the holders of St. Kitts and Nevis passports should apply for the visa. The list of visa-free countries for St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders is extremely wide and includes the Americas, the European Zone, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
8. What is the minimum St Kitts and Nevis citizenship cost?
The St. Kitts and Nevis passport price consists of several elements:
- The minimum investment contribution is USD 250,000; and
- payment of due diligence, government, and processing fees. The amount of the fees to be paid differs depending on the composition of the applicant’s family.
9. How powerful is St Kitts and Nevis passport?
A St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows you to discover a lot of destinations worldwide without obtaining a visa. Among them are the European continent, the Americas, and Asian countries.
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