Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
Established 1984. Regulated by Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Min investment
- $250K
- Processing time
- 4-6 months
- Physical presence
- No
- Interview
- Yes
- Language test
- No
- Dual citizenship
- Yes
- Visa-free destinations
- ~156
- Henley rank (2025)
- #45
Investment options
Donation
$250KSustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) — single applicant or main applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependents. Additional dependents: USD 50,000 (over 18) or USD 25,000 (under 18). Established as new floor in regulations effective 2024.
Real Estate
$325KApproved condominium / share in an approved development. Resaleable to a subsequent CBI investor after 7 years.
Real Estate
$600KSingle-family private dwelling (approved development).
Infrastructure Fund
$250KPublic Benefit Project — non-refundable contribution to an approved private-sector public benefit project.
Additional fees
- Due diligence (adult): $10K
- Due diligence (dependent 12–17): $8K
Due diligence: USD 10,000 main applicant; USD 7,500 spouse and each dependent age 16+. No DD fee for children under 16. Additional government processing and legal/agent fees apply.
Family inclusion
- Spouse: Yes
- Children under 18: Yes
- Adult children up to age: 30
- Parents (min age): 55+
- Siblings: No
Spouse, children under 30 (financially dependent), and parents/grandparents aged 55+. Dependents may be added after the main applicant receives citizenship. Citizenship transmissible by descent.
Tax implications
- Worldwide income taxed: No
- Tax residency required: No
No personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax for non-residents. Citizenship alone does not create tax residency.
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Clean criminal record (police clearance from countries of residence)
- Documented legal source of funds
- Health declaration / medical certificate
- Pass enhanced due diligence (independent firms in EU/UK/USA)
- Mandatory interview (virtual or in-person) for main applicant and dependents 16+
Disqualifiers
- Nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Belarus (with limited exceptions for long-term residents abroad)
- Prior visa denial from a country with which St. Kitts has visa-free travel (unless subsequently obtained)
- Criminal record / pending criminal proceedings
- Misrepresentation on application
Recent changes
- 2024-07
USD 200,000 minimum-investment floor adopted across Caribbean CBI programs under the Memorandum of Agreement (St. Kitts SISC raised to USD 250,000).
- 2024-10
New CBI regulations consolidated: SISC formally codified at USD 250,000; real estate minimum reset at USD 325,000 (condo) / USD 600,000 (single-family); mandatory interviews introduced; due diligence fees harmonized.
- 2023-02
UK imposed visa requirement on St. Kitts nationals citing CBI integrity concerns (still in effect as of 2026).
Notes
Oldest CBI program in the world. Considered the most reputable Caribbean program. Citizenship is transmissible to descendants by descent. Passports must be collected in person in St. Kitts or at an approved consulate. UK visa requirement (imposed Feb 2023) remains a significant downside vs. peers.
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