St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme

The world's oldest citizenship-by-investment programme. Through a donation to the Sustainable Island State Contribution or the purchase of approved real estate the family together acquires citizenship.

Core requirements

• A minimum of USD 250,000 for the fund donation (family of four); USD 325,000 for real estate
• Due-diligence charges and government fees are paid separately
• Clean criminal record and source-of-funds evidence
• The applicant must be over 18

Advantages

• Citizenship passable on to future generations
• A valid passport without a residency requirement
• The passport does not create tax residency

Duration and cost

The estimated processing time is about 5 months. The minimum investment amount is about USD 250,000; government fees, due diligence, legal and translation costs must be calculated separately. You can see the current total cost with the investment cost calculator.

Risks

• Programme conditions can change under international pressure
• The fund donation is not refundable
• Many countries may review visa exemptions

Who is it for?

For investors seeking a second passport for the whole family without a residency requirement. Amounts and conditions are for information; regulations may change and approval is not guaranteed.