Citizenship-by-Investment in St. Kitts and Nevis 

The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis was established in 1984, making it the longest establishment program of this kind in the world.

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis utilizes this program to attract investors of good character to make a substantial contribution to the development of the Federation. These investors are then given the opportunity to apply for citizenship and passport within the strict guidelines of the law and the relevant regulations.

To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis under its Citizenship-by-Investment Program, the Government requires either an investment in designated Real Estate with a value of at least US$350,000 plus payment of various registration and other fees, or a contribution to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (a public charity) to the amount of between US$200,000 and US$400,000, depending on the number of dependants included in the application.

Real Estate Option

With the Real-Estate option the following processing and due diligence fees are payable to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis:

• US$35,000 for the main applicant
• US$15,000 for the spouse
• US$15,000 for any dependent children below the age of 18
• US$35,000 for any dependent and unmarried children older than 18 but younger than 25.
• Children over 18 years but below 25 must be in a full time learning institution and fully supported by parents.
• US$3,500 Non-refundable due diligence fee per person older than 16 included in the application
• US$47.00 Certificate of Citizenship fee.

*The real estate cannot be re-sold within 5 years after purchase and it will not qualify the next buyer for citizenship.

SIDF Option

With Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) option there are four different categories:

A)    Single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$200,000 is required

B)    Applicant with up to three dependants (i.e. one spouse and two children below the age of 18): a non-refundable contribution of US$250,000 is required

C)   Applicant with up to five dependants (i.e. one spouse and four children): a non-refundable contribution of US$300,000 is required

D)    Applicant with six and more dependants: a non-refundable contribution of US$400,000 is required.

In each of these categories, the above amounts include the Government and due diligence fees.

The Legal Basis

The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St. Kitts and Nevis was established in 1984 and operates on the following constitutional, legislative and regulatory foundations:

 1)    Citizenship of Saint Christopher and Nevis is governed by Chapter VIII (Sections 90-95) of the Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis. 

2)    In 1984, pursuant to Section 92 (1) (h) of the Constitution, Parliament prescribed that such other persons who would be entitled, upon making application, to be registered as citizens. Accordingly, Section 3 (5) of the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984) makes the following provisions:

     "Subject to subsections (8) and (9) of this section, a person is entitled, upon making application under this subsection to the Minister in the prescribed manner and upon payment of any fee that may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of St. Christopher and Nevis, and if the Cabinet is satisfied that such person has invested substantially in St. Christopher and Nevis." 

3)    The Government determines, by Cabinet Decisions, which projects and which amounts of investment shall qualify as a "substantial investment" and thus lead to eligibility under the Citizenship-by-Investment Program.

Please note there are government prescribed application forms that need to be submitted along with supporting documentation with regards to the applicant’s identity, health, birth place, criminal record and source of funds. Corporate Solutions Ltd as a government authorized agent will facilitate this process for you and assist you in the completion of these forms. Once your forms have been completed and all supporting documentation is submitted the turnaround time for approval in principal of your Citizenship-by-Investment application is typically less than 90 days.