St Kitts & Nevis
Citizenship by Investment
The citizenship program of St. Kitts was established in 1984 and requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, they and their families are granted full citizenship.
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St. Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island Caribbean destination offering pristine beaches and tropical landscapes. Its culture is diverse, with African, British, Carib, and French influences. It is an attractive location for owning a second home in the Caribbean, enjoying good air links to Europe and North America.
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The beautiful, verdant two-island state of St Kitts and Nevis is located in the eastern Caribbean, to the west of Antigua and the south of Anguilla. Formerly a British colony, St Kitts and Nevis gained its independence in 1983 but has chosen to maintain links with its colonial past by keeping Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Tourism is the nation's economic mainstay, attracting more than 600,000 visitors every year.
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Benefits Of St. Kitts And Nevis Passport
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A St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 157 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area.
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Citizenship-by-descent is available to future generations.
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Applicants are able to include a spouse, children under 31, parents, grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried dependent siblings under 31 with no children, as well as to add dependents after they have been granted citizenship.
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St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
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St. Kitts and Nevis is an attractive location for owning a second home, with good air links to Europe and North America.
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Dual citizenship is allowed by the nation.
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There is no minimum stay required.
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No personal income tax
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No business experience required
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No minimum language requirement
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No mandatory interviews
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Tax relief benefits & export allowance
Requirements For St. Kitts And Nevis Passport
For both the contribution and property options, additional due diligence fees apply:​
- US$7,500 for the main applicant.
- US$4,000 per dependent over the age of 16.
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Applicants must:
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Be of outstanding character.
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Hold no criminal record.
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Have excellent health.
Option 1.
Single applicant USD 150,000, spouse USD 25,000, dependents USD 10,000 each, donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund.
Option 2.
Purchase a property from a government-approved real estate project for at least:
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US$200,000 (with a minimum holding period of seven years) for a minimum of two applicants.
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US$400,000 (with a minimum holding period of five years) for one applicant.
Visa requirements for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens
Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 157 countries and territories, ranking the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport
25th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Asia
Bangladesh
Cambodia *
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Laos *
Macao (SAR China) *
Malaysia
Maldives *
Nepal *
Pakistan **
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka **
Taiwan
Timor-Leste *
Uzbekistan
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Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Caledonia
Niue
Palau Islands *
Samoa *
Solomon Islands *
Tonga *
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Europe
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vatican City
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Middle East
Armenia *
Georgia
Iran *
Israel
Jordan *
Lebanon *
Palestinian Territory
Turkey
Africa
Botswana
Cape Verde Islands *
Comores Islands *
Egypt *
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau *
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar *
Malawi
Mauritania *
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mozambique *
Reunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles *
Sierra Leone *
Somalia *
St. Helena *
Tanzania
Togo *
Tunisia
Uganda *
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Caribbean
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
French West Indies
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Americas
Argentina
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia *
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela