ST. KITTS CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FIRM
Overview
The Citizenship by Investment and second passport program of St. Kitts & Nevis was established in 1984 and is the oldest fast-track citizenship program. Its passport is ranked 32nd strongest passport with Visa Free access to all Schengen States, UK and Singapore.
You and your family will obtain an irrevocable dual citizenship and second passport without having to move away or renounce your current nationality. The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship and second passport program is based on the statute which means the granted citizenship may not be revoked no matter what the changes in the governmental executives or policy. Regulations regarding citizenship-by-investment are contained in Part II, Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984. The St. Kitts & Nevis passport is valid for 10 years and once it expires it can be renewed at any St. Kitts & Nevis Consulate.
Timeline:
4 - 6 months
Nationalities supported:
Open to most nationalities
Visa free travel:
Instant visa-free travel to 129 countries, including the Schengen countries, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Investment type:
Government Donation to St. Kitts’ (SIDF) or Investment in government approved Real Estate in St. Kitts & Nevis
Investment cost:
Government Donation (USD 250,000 for a single applicant or USD 300,000 for a family of 4) or Real Estate Investment (USD 400,000 plus government fees)
Benefits
Personal Freedom
Instant and irrevocable second passport and citizenship
Citizenship and second passport in 3 months
No need to reside in St. Kitts & Nevis
Dual Nationality Allowed
Open to most nationalities
Visa Free Travel Countries
St. Kitts second passport allows Instant travel to 129 countries
More countries are constantly added to the visa-free list
Reputable second passport - easy to obtain visas when required
List includes Schengen European countries and major countries in Latin America, North America, and Asia
Business Advantages
Generous tax regime -no Wealth, Gift, Inheritance, Foreign Income or Capital Gains Tax
Currency pegged to US Dollar
Tax-free trade with Canada
Duty-Free Trading in the Caribbean
Family Security
Wife, children and elderly parents obtain second passport and citizenship
St. Kitts is named one of the world’s top 20 islands to live in
Incomparable lifestyle with a safe and stable environment
International Education - Universities
Costs
The citizenship and second passport program of St. Kitts & Nevis requires making an economic contribution to the country or an investment into a Government Approved Real Estate project in the country.
OPTION 1- CONTRIBUTION TO SUGAR INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION FOUNDATION (SIDF)
Financial contribution to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) in the amount of USD 250,000 for a single applicant.
This investment benefits social development programs and supports St. Kitts & Nevis’ financial security. The non-refundable financial contribution varies depending on the number of applicants as follows:
| Contribution to SIDF (Single Applicant) | USD 250,000 |
Main Applicant and up to 3 dependents (Spouse | USD 300,000 |
| Any additional dependent regardless of age | USD 25,000 |
Option 2 - Real Estate
A Minimum investment of USD 400,000 plus government fees in St. Kitts’ Government approved projects.
| Approved Government Property | USD 400,000 |
| Government fees for main applicant | USD 50,000 |
| Government fees for spouse | USD 25,000 |
| Government fees for each child under the age of 18 | USD 25,000 |
Dependent child above the age of 18 years or dependent parent aged 55 and above | USD 50,000 |
For a full breakdown of Government Fees, Due Diligence Fees and other payable applications fees for your specific case please contact us.
Timeline
Month 1-2
Month 1-2
Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice.
Once the file is ready for submission, the client pays Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence, Citizenship Application and Passport Fees. A deposit to secure their share is also paid to the Government Escrow account.
The client pays the Submission invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Month 3
Month 3
Due Diligence results are ready and Citizenship approval is issued.
At this point, the applicable Financial Contribution is payable to the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
In the case of real estate option, the remaining balance due on the property is paid to the Escrow account.
The client pays the Approval invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Month 4
Month 4
Citizenship Certificates are issued and CI obtains the passports, CI final Professional Fees are paid. Passports are delivered to the client in their home country.
Visa Free
Visa free access
Visa on arrival
St. Kitts & Nevis
129 Countries Visa-Free
AMERICAS
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia*
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica Republic
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
AFRICA
Botswana
Cape Verde*
Comoros*
Djibouti*
Egypt*
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau*
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar*
Malawi
Mauritania*
Mauritius
Mozambique*
Senegal*
Seychelles*
Somalia
Togo*
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
EUROPE
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland (Rep.)
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine*
United Kingdom
Vatican City
ASIA
Armenia*
Bangladesh
Cambodia*
Hong Kong*
Indonesia
Iran*
Israel
Jordan*
Laos*
Lebanon*
Macau*
Malaysia
Maldives*
Nepal*
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Tajikistan*
Thailand*
OCEANIA
Fiji
Kiribati
Micronesia
Palau*
Samoa*
Solomon Island*
Timor-Leste*
Tonga
Tuvalu*
Vanuatu
EVISA
Australia - Online Visitor e600 visa
Bahrain
Gabon
Georgia
India
Sri Lanka
* Visa on arrival
The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
General info
St. Kitts & Nevis has been independent country since 1983 and forms part of the Lesser Antilles, which is a group of islands located 2,000 km to the southeast of Miami. The Federation comprises two islands Nevis and St. Kitts and the truly appropriate slogan of the local tourism authority is: “Two islands - one paradise”.
The country's reputation is untouched, St Kitts & Nevis is part of the Commonwealth; the Head of State is the Queen of England and is a well-functioning democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Conveniently positioned for business people, the official and business language is English. The Federation is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, of the Organization of American States (OAS), CARICOM and various other international organizations.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has its headquarters on St. Kitts. It maintains the stability of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$), the national currency of most Eastern Caribbean countries, which is pegged to the US dollar.
St. Kitts & Nevis’ second passport and citizenship program is a well-established and very trusted Citizenship by Investment Program. The program has been active since 1984 as part of the country’s Citizenship by Investment Act.
To know more about investing in St. Kitts’ second passport and dual citizenship program, please contact us or send a call back request and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss your needs.