SAINT KITTS & NEVIS

Citizenship by Investment Program

WHY SAINT KITTS & NEVIS?

The beautiful two-island country with tropical temperatures attracts with its clean blue waters, active trade and tourism economy. In addition to being connected by direct flights to Europe and the USA, it offers popular opportunities such as dual citizenship and tax-free income opportunities to its residents and citizens. Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship, with its Investor Program being one of the most established of similar programs, provides unique advantages to applicants:

• Fast processing within four months,
• Inclusion of dependent children under 30, dependent parents and grandparents over 55,
• Addition of dependent children under 16 born after citizenship approval by the Ministry of National Security
• No physical residence required,
• No need to come to Saint Kitts and Nevis during the application process,
• No interview, education and management experience required,
• Visa-free travel to over 130 countries including Schengen member countries, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore

REQUIREMENTS

The Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Christopher and Nevis) Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 1984 with the 1984 Citizenship Act, Part II, Section 3(5), and is the oldest citizenship by investment program in the world. To be eligible for the investment option, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a distinguished character,
• Must have no criminal record,
• Must be in excellent health,
• Must have high income,

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

1. Hurricane Relief Fund

Due to the devastation caused by recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, a limited-time offer was created by the government to support reconstruction efforts in the region. Donations can be made to the Hurricane Relief Fund from March 30, 2018, with the following conditions.

• Family of 4: $150,000
• Additional dependent: $25,000

2. Real Estate Investment

Applicants can purchase a government-approved residence worth at least $400,000 or purchase a real estate development share of at least this amount. This investment must last for at least five years. Investors may have to pay additional taxes and fees.

ADDITIONAL FEES

For both investment options, the following fees, which vary depending on the size of the family, must also be paid. The government may periodically change the following fees. Please contact us for current amounts.

Processing fees

• Main applicant: $50,000
• Main applicant's spouse: $50,000
• Each additional dependent under 18 years old: $25,000
• Each additional dependent over 18 years old: $50,000

Due diligence fees

• Main applicant: $7,500
• Main applicant's spouse: $7,500
• Each person 16 years old and over: $4,000
• Biometric passport fee is $400 per person.