WHY CHOOSE ST. KITTS & NEVIS?

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This beautiful two-island nation is blessed with tropical temperatures, clear blue waters and a bustling trade and tourism economy. It is well-connected by direct flights to and from Europe and the U.S., and offers residents and citizens sought-after advantages, such as dual citizenship and tax-free worldwide income. As one of the longest-established programs of its kind, the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program offers applicants a host of unique benefits:​

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• Fast processing within four months.

• Inclusion of dependent children under 30 and dependent parents or grandparents over 55.

• Inclusion of financially-dependent siblings of the main applicant who have no children and are under 30.

• No physical residency requirements.

• No requirement to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis during the application process.

• No interview, education or managerial experience required.

• Visa-free travel to 148 countries, including Schengen member states, the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore and more.

• No tax on worldwide income.

• St. Kitts & Nevis recognizes dual citizenship, so investors can still benefit from their current passports.

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QUALIFICATIONS

 

The St. Kitts & Nevis (St. Christopher & Nevis) Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 1984 under the regulations of the 1984 Citizenship Act, Part II, Section 3 (5), which makes it the oldest citizenship by investment program in the world.

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To qualify for citizenship in St. Kitts & Nevis, applicants must fulfill one of the investment requirements below in addition to the following criteria:

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• Be of outstanding character.

• Hold no criminal record.

• Have excellent health.

• Have a high personal net worth.

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INVESTMENT OPTIONS

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1. Sustainable Growth Fund

 

In April 2018, Saint Kitts & Nevis launched a new permanent investment fund to replace the temporary Hurricane Relief Fund set up to address the devastation caused by the 2017 hurricanes in the Caribbean. The new Sustainable Growth Fund is open for donations with the following thresholds:

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• US$250,000: Main applicant, and up to three qualifying dependents.

• US$25,000: Per additional dependent under 18 years of age.

• US$50,000: Per additional dependent aged 18 years or over.

 

In addition, due diligence fees are as follows:

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• US$7,500: Due diligence of main applicant.

• US$4,000: Due diligence for dependent over 16.

• US$4,000: Due diligence for financial sponsor.

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2. Real Estate Investments

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Applicants may purchase government-approved property valued at a minimum of US$325,000*. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of seven years.

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*Investors are required to pay additional applicable taxes and fees.

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Visa Line handpicks prestigious projects to meet our clients’ expectations. Please contact us for available options.

 

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APPLICATION FEES

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Visa Line's Advisory fees are based on the number of dependents, country of origin, residence and other retained services, as well as service and legal fees related to the submission of citizenship and passport application for the main applicant. The advisory fees are non- refundable and are payable in two equal installments.

 

All application fees charged by the St. Kitts and Nevis government and by Visa Line are subject to change. These fees depend on the number of applicants and the complexity of the process. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

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ADDITIONAL FEES

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Applicants will need to pay any additional government, passport application and due diligence fees associated with their chosen investment and according to the number of dependents.

 

GOVERNMENT REAL ESTATE FEES

US$25,000: Main applicant.

US$15,000: Spouse.

US$10,000: Dependent under 18

US$15,000: Dependent over 18

 

DUE DILIGENCE FEES

US$10,000: Main applicant.

US$7,500: Dependents aged 16 and over.

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The increased due diligence fees cover the cost of the mandatory interview requirements.

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APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

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MONTH 1

​1.   File preparation. Visa Line issues pre-approval letter. Advisory and due diligence fees are due at this step.

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MONTH 2

​2.   Citizenship file submission.

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MONTH 3

​3.   Government’s Citizenship-by-Investment Unit issues Approved in Principle letter.

4.   Investment made in selected option. Payment of government fees, if applicable.

5.   Naturalization Certificate issued.

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MONTH 4

​6.   Submission of passport application, if applicable.

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​FAQ 1. ARE THERE ANY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR A SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PASSPORT?

There are no requirements to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis during the application process, as well as no residency requirements to hold a passport of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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FAQ 2. HOW LONG IS MY SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PASSPORT VALID?

Upon approval, your issued Saint Kitts and Nevis passport is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. For children under the age of 16, passports are valid for 5 years.

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FAQ 3. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CLOSE A REAL ESTATE PROPERTY DEAL IN SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS?

Closing an investment property in Saint Kitts and Nevis takes place once approval in principle is granted and the passport is issued. This should take no longer than three to four months. At that time, we issue a Certificate of Title for the property. The Certificate of Occupancy will be granted when the keys are handed over.

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FAQ 4. WILL MY UNBORN CHILD BE ELIGIBLE FOR SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP?

Yes, if both mother and father of the child are citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the child will automatically inherit the citizenship.

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FAQ 5. ​CAN TWO OR MORE APPLICANTS APPLY FOR SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS CITIZENSHIP TOGETHER?

Yes, two or more investors can apply for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship together by purchasing a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units; provided each main applicant contributes the minimum investment of US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or US$400,000 (resalable after 5 years).​​​​​