Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Dear Visitor, welcome to our Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment page.

Sovereignty: Previously under British rule, St Kitts and Nevis gained independence in 1983. It still has close ties with Great Britain as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Federation is also a member of the United Nations (UN), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the Organisation of American States (OAS).

Location: The islands of St Kitts and Nevis are situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Federation may be accessed directly from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, by simply choosing one of a wide range of international airlines serving the island on a daily basis.

Government Type: An Independent Commonwealth realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Enjoys a politically stable and democratic government.

Interesting facts:  St Kitts and Nevis’ pleasant tropical climate, turquoise waters, and sugar-soft beaches make the two islands a fashionable tourism destination, and a true earthly paradise. The country is also one of the most eco-friendly places on earth, with Nevis expected to be run by geothermal energy in a matter of years.

Population: (per sq. km): 206

The two-island country of St Kitts and Nevis lies in the northern part of the Leeward Islands group of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean. The two islands are separated by a channel some 3 km in width.

Demographics: show African descent 75.1%, Afro-European 12.3%, mulatto 5.3%, East Indian and Afro-East Indian 5%, south Asian Ethnic groups 3%, other 3.3%. Religions Anglican, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.

Economy: In 2011, the Growth Domestic Product (GDP) in St. Kitts and Nevis was $709 million dollars. In the past five years, GDP in the Federation has experienced a healthy growth of 9.57%. Its currency, the East Caribbean dollar, has maintained a fixed exchange rate of 2.7 to the US dollar. The primary industries here are tourism, agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing, forestry, and mining. As tourism and real estate investment increases on this island, global appeal is increasing as well for several reasons.

There are numerous benefits to investing in a property in St. Kitts and Nevis, and ultimately becoming a citizen. Once a citizen, you are completely freed from several types of taxes, including personal income, capital gain, gift, wealth, or inheritance taxes. In addition, you will have the ability to travel, without a visa, to 139 different countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and Switzerland. The Federation has embassies & diplomatic missions in the following places: Washington D.C., London, New York, Canada, Belgium, Jamaica, Dubai, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Furthermore, you will be residing in a country that is favorable to new business development ventures, and one that holds a currency that is directly tied to the US dollar.

Investment Options

Applicants and their families may gain citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis by choosing one of two options:

•             A minimum of $200,000.USD real estate property purchased from a qualifying government project

•             A non-refundable donation starting from $150,000.USD to the Sustainable Growth Fund

Real Estate Option

•             A real estate property can be purchased in St. Kitts and Nevis with an option to sell the property after a holding of 7 years. It can be used for a personal business, a second home, vacation home or rental income property.

Current fees are as follows:

For a single applicant; with a minimum property purchase of $200,000.USD + government, passport and due diligence fees, the minimum investment is $243,379.USD. Additional closing costs of the property are variable.

•             For a family of four or more; with a minimum property purchase of $220,000.USD + government, passport and due diligence fees, the minimum investment is $289,535.USD. Additional closing costs of the property are variable.

Sustainable Growth Fund Option

Your donation to the SGF will benefit areas of priority such as tourism and culture, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, climate change and health and education.

Current fees are as follows:

For a single applicant; with a contribution to the SGF of $150,000.USD + government, bank, passport and due diligence fees, the minimum investment is $158,332.USD.

For a family of four or more; with a contribution to the SGF of $150,000.USD + government, bank, passport and due diligence fees, the minimum investment is $164,347.USD

Program Advantages

•             Full citizenship status

•             No requirement to visit St Kitts and Nevis before, during, or after application

•             No interview requirement

•             No English language requirement

•             Low processing fees

•             Fast processing time

•             Dual citizenship is allowed

•             Discretion

•             Social and political security

•             Visa-free travel over 150 countries (including the UK, the EU, and Brazil)

•             No foreign income, capital gains, gift, and inheritance tax

•             Excellent asset protection services and business environment

•             60-day processing for all successful applicants who choose the premium Accelerated Application Process (AAP) for an additional fee.

Legal Requirements

- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

- Applicants must not be engaged in a criminal court case, or be identified as a security or reputational risk

- Applicants must not have a Visa restriction to any of the 157 Visa-free travel countries

For additional information about Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We provide professional assistance from the beginning to the end of the process and ensure a secure transaction.