St Kitts Citizenship by Investment

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has an “citizenship-by-investment” program attracting foreigners, who make a substantial contribution to the development of the country. Investors along with any family members, can directly qualify for citizenship through investment, either by making a  donation or investment in real estate purchase.

A second citizenship can be “life saver” during crisis. Many international investors and and wealthy persons have considered, “second citizenship” as a  good backup plan,  during critical situations. Frequent travelers can take advantage of visa free travel benefits from the passport issued from second country.

An alternative second citizenship and a passport from a small, peaceful country can “life saver” in times of political unrest, civil war, natural disasters, terrorism, and in other complicated situations.

St. Kitts Citizenship Benefits

  • Visa free travel to all EU schengen countries including Switzerland, Canada, UK and Ireland
  • No residence or minimum stay requirements
  • Tax free – no income or wealth tax.
  • Lifetime citizenship
  • Easy second passport and citizenship for your family members.
  • Extra Privacy in small peaceful country.
  • Dual citizenship benefits.
  • Choice of Real estate investment.
  • No Personal visit required
The St. Kitts & Nevis passport is very well regarded and has excellent reputation, and only relatively few passports have been issued under this citizenship-by-investment program by the Government. It is a cheapest program to gain second citizenship for Americans.

Important: We work with many law firms in St.Kitts, officially appointed and authorized by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to represent and promote the Citizenship-by-Investment program.

Minimum Investment

As of Jan 2012, the Government of St.Kitts and Nevis, has increased the new investment amount. To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis under its Citizenship-by-Investment Program, there are 2 options:

1. A non refundable charity donation of minimum US$ 250,000 to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) + payment of processing fees.  Additional fees apply for accompanying family members (see below).

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2. Designated recoverable Real Estate Investment with a value of at least US$ 400,000 plus payment of various registration and other fees . Additional fees apply for any accompanying family members (see below).

We can arrange for meetings in Dubai, London, Zurich. Please mention for appointments when you send us the online application.

Download Citizenship by Investment Brochure

Download Fee schedule under SIDF option

Download Fee schedule under Real Estate option

Ask Free Quote

If you are interested in applying for this program , please complete our online application and one of our representatives will get in touch with you.

Apply online – Request a Quote

We can arrange for meetings in Dubai, London, Switzerland or in St.Kitts. Please mention for appointments when you complete our online application.

 

1. SIDF Investment (Donation to Charity)

The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) is a charity setup by Saint Kitts Nevis Govt to raise funds for the displaced sugar industry workers.

Under the citizenship by donation option, there are four different categories, depending on the family members:

SIDF – Fee and Costs

Please see the fee schedule for single applicant and any accompanying family members.

Fee Schedule – SIDF Fee and Costs (PDF)

The SIDF option is the fastest and cheapest way to attain second citizenship and the processing time takes 4-6 months. The above mentioned include all government and due diligence and application fees.

 

Please also refer to Frequently Asked Questions page or you may use this contact form for more information.

Request Free Quote

If you are interested in applying for this program , please complete our online application and one of our representatives will get in touch with you.

Apply online – Request a Quote

We can arrange for meetings in Dubai, London, Switzerland or in St.Kitts. Please mention for appointments when you complete our online application.

 

2. Real Estate Investment

 

The real estate investment is a recoverable investment, but it is quite expensive because the minimum investment needed is USD 400,000, plus purchase costs, plus citizenship costs (see below).

We work with various real estate developers in St.Kitts and Nevis. For example: The Kittitian hill, Christophie Harbour is a Government approved real estate project, which qualifies for citizenship.

Approved Real Estate Projects

Besides Kittitian hill, we also assist clients with numerous other Govt. approved real estate developer projects, through our real estate consultant in St.Kitts and Nevis. For the list of projects, please see this page

Real Estate – Fee and Costs

The Government requires either an investment in approved real estate project with a value of at least US$ 400,000 plus payment of various registration and other fees.

Fee Schedule – Real Estate Fee and Costs (PDF)

Note: The real estate option is a recoverable investment however, you can only sell your property after 5 years.  As of new regulations from 2012, the next buyer qualifies for citizenship.

Ask Free Quote

If you are interested in applying for this program , please complete our online application and one of our representatives will get in touch with you.

Apply Online – Request a Quote

We can arrange for meetings in Dubai, London, Switzerland or in St.Kitts. Please mention for appointments when you complete our online application.