St Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program

Second citizenship ?

Have you ever considered acquiring a second citizenship? This provides useful advantages to travel, especially at the time of the pandemic. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a small two-islands nation in the Caribbean Basin is precisely that kind of abundant tropical bliss you are looking for : sunlight, beaches, sea air, lush vegetation, spectacular scenery, mellow culture and a friendly atmosphere.

Why choose St. Kitts & Nevis?

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:

  • Swift processing completed within a span of four (4) months.

  • Expedited Application Process, resulting in approvals within a mere sixty (60) days.

  • Inclusion of dependent children below thirty (30) years of age and dependent parents or grandparents aged over 55.

  • Addition of dependent children under 16, born post-granting of citizenship, processed by the Ministry of National Security.

  • Absence of compulsory physical residency prerequisites.

  • No need to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis during the application procedure.

  • Exemption from interviews, educational or managerial experience prerequisites.

  • Visa-free travel access to over 100 countries, encompassing Schengen member states, the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore, and others.

  • Complete exemption from taxes on global income.

Qualification

Saint 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 longest established citizenship by investment program in the world. To qualify for citizenship in St. Kitts & Nevis, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to the following criteria:
  • Be of outstanding character.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
  • Have a high personal net worth.

Investment options

Contribute to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (from USD 250,000 depending on the number of family members)

Invest in a Government-approved real estate development project (minimum USD 400,000)

Make a one-time payment to the Public Benefit Project (USD 250,000).

Application fees

Our 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 Acker Choquette 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.

Additional
fees

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$ 35,000: Main Applicant.
  • US$ 20,000: Spouse
  • US$ 10,000: Dependent.
DUE DILIGENCE FEES
  • 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.
ACCELERATED PROCESSING FEES Qualified applicants can accelerate the processing of their applications in as little as sixty (60) days. Additional fees charged by the government are inclusive of due diligence:
  • US$ 25,000: Main Applicant.
  • US$ 20,000: Dependent over 16.
  • US$ 500: Per person for passport processing.
Not all countries are eligible for accelerated processing.

Steps & Timeline

Feel Free to contact us right now to get more information about the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program. The following table breaks down the St. Kitts & Nevis program application process into six (6) steps. Each step must be completed before continuing to the next.

STEP 1
File preparation.

Issuance of pre-approval letter.

Advisory and due diligence fees are due at this step.

STEP 2

Citizenship file submission.

STEP 3
Government’s Citizenship-by-Investment Unit issues Approved in Principle Letter.

 

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

STEP 5
Naturalization Certificate issued.


STEP 6
Submission of passport application, if applicable.

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