St. Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship-by-Investment
A two-island Caribbean nation, St. Kitts and Nevis offers the world’s oldest Citizenship-by-Investment Program, established in 1984. It provides high living standards, dual citizenship, and no minimum residency requirement.
Key Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
- Visa-free travel to countries in the Schengen area, as well as Singapore, Hong Kong and UK
- Full citizenship for the main applicant, spouse, children, and parents.
- No residency requirement.
- No personal income, estate, inheritance, gift, or net worth taxes.
- Corporate tax benefits and exemptions for Nevis-based companies.
- Dual citizenship allowed without restriction.
Eligible family members include
Children
Children under 25 in full-time education.
Physically or mentally challenged children.
Spouse
Parents
Dependent parents aged 55 and older.
Investment Requirements
Applicants must choose one of the following investment options:
- A minimum of USD 250,000 covers up to a family of four.
- Additional USD 25,000 per dependent under 18 and USD 50,000 per dependent over 18.
- Funds support sustainability pillars like green energy, local food production, and economic diversification.
- Minimum USD 400,000 investment.
- Property can be resold to another Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) applicant.
- USD 400,000 for a condominium or USD 800,000 for a single-family home.
- Resale is only allowed with substantial further investment.
- Contribution of at least USD 250,000.
Additional Fees and Processing Costs
In addition to the investment, applicants are responsible for the following fees:
- USD 10,000 for the main applicant.
- USD 7,500 for each additional dependent over 16 years of age.
- USD 350 per person.
Application Process
The process is divided into three main stages and typically takes between six and twelve months:
01
Month 1-2
Initial due diligence and signing of the Client Agreement (CA).
Preparation of supporting documents.
Property investors must execute a Sales and Purchase Agreement.
02
Months 3-4
Final review and submission of the application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).
CIU evaluates and approves the application.
Conducting due diligence and a mandatory interview.
03
Months 4-6
Upon approval, applicants make the required contributions and pay applicable fees.
Certificates of Registration are issued, followed by passports.
St. Kitts and Nevis offers an attractive tax regime, including:
- No personal income, estate, inheritance, gift, or net worth taxes.
- Corporate tax: 35% (with reductions for qualified businesses).
- In Nevis, companies and foundations are tax-exempt if not transacting on the island.
- A 10% withholding tax applies to payments remitted outside the country.
