St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
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About Saint Kitts and Nevis
The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas and located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, in the Caribbean Sea. The two islands are united by the Federation with a total area of 261 sq. kilometers and a population of 53.000.
St Kitts is larger than Nevis and is roughly oval shaped except for a narrow, long peninsula to the southeast. Nevis is surrounded by coral reefs and is almost a single mountain with a height of 3.232 feet. The two-island nation combines beaches with beautoful mountains. The legacies of the sugar industry survive in pleasant plantation inns and the local culture is mellow, friendly and infused with a pulsing social beat.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
Established in 1984, the Citizenship by Investment Scheme of St Kitts and Nevis has since become one of the most successful and reputable of its kind in the world.
The programme is contained in Part II of Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, of 1984 and under its provisions the government operates the programme under which citizenship is granted to persons who qualify under the set criteria. In 2011, the Regulations currently in force were introduced (known as the Citizenship by Investment Regulations, No 52 of 2011), and are under the authority of The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
The citizenship Programme of St. Kiss and Nevis requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country and in exchange they are granted full citizenship.
Investment Options
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St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Program for Foreign Investors
To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis, the primary applicant must be over 18 years old, meet the application requirements and select one of the following investment options:
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DONATION OPTION: Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) |
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Main Applicant |
Family for four |
Additional Dependents |
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Donation Amount |
US$150.000 |
US$195.000 |
US$10.000 for each additional depended |
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Due Diligence Fees |
US$7.500 |
US$7.500 main applicant
US$4.000 for each dependent over the age of 16 |
US$7.500 main applicant
US$4.000 for each dependent over the age of 16 |
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INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE OPTION |
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Main applicant |
Family of four |
Additional Dependents |
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Investment Minimum |
US$400.000 in a Government pre-approved Property (to be held for a minimum of 5 years)
OR
US$200.000 in a Government approved Luxury Resort (to be held for 7 years) |
US$400.000 |
US$400.000 |
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Government Processing Fees |
US$35.000 |
US$35.000 main applicant
US$20.000 spouse
US$10.050 for each additional dependent
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US$10.000 main applicant
US$20.000 spouse
US$10.000 for each additional dependent |
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Due Diligence Fees |
US$7.500 |
US$7.500 main applicant
US$4.000 for each dependent over the age of 16 |
US$7.500 main applicant
US$4.000 for each dependent over the age of 16 |
Additional requirements:
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Clean criminal record certificate
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Good health
Application Process
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Procedure for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment application
We set-out below the steps of the process of applying for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis:
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Preparation and filling of application forms
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Submission of applications and supporting documentation
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Government processing of the applications and due diligence checks (estimated 2 months)
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Government approval of application
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Investment in real estate or contribution to the National Transformation Fund (SIDF)
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Issuance of citizenship certificate
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Application for passport and issuance of passport
The process to obtain the citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to take up to 5 months following the submission of applications to the authorities.
For more information on St. Kitts and Nevis' citizenship by investment programme please contact us at stkitts@onecitizen.com.
stkitts@onecitizen.com
The Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program
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Dual citizenship is recognized by St. Kitts and Nevis
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Processing time around 4 months
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Residency in St. Kitts and Nevis is not required for an applicant to qualify for citizenship.
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St. Kitts and Nevis is a zero tax jurisdiction, with no taxes on international revenue, on personal income, wealth or inheritance
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St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries
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Full citizenships are received by the applicant and his family, which can also be passed onto descendants
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A St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including all EU countries, the UK, Ireland, Caribbean and Commonwealth Nations
St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 100 countries and territoties, including all EU Schengen, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia.