Citizenship Programs
Caribbean commonwealth citizenship-by-investment programs are one of the most well-established and successful investments schemes.
International investors are entitled to apply for full-time citizenship in picturesque and financially secure countries and benefit from greater mobility around the world.
Applicants are granted quick, legal, irrevocable second passports, with no residency time and several advantages .
St. Kitts & Nevis
In 1984, St Kitts and Nevis was one of the first countries to establish a citizenship by investment program to allow foreign investors to obtain a second passport under a set of conditions. This country’s passport allows its holder visa-free entry to 156 countries and can be acquired without the need to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Tourism is the nation’s economic mainstay, attracting more than 600,000 visitors every year. The government offers an accelerated application process which reduces the processing period to 60 days or less, making St Kitts the fastest program in the Caribbean.
Country Overview
capital
Basseterre
AREA
269.4 Km2
population
52,329
Language
English
French Patois
Min. donation
US$150,000
Min. investment
US$ 200,000
VISA-FREE
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Legal Basis
- Citizenship of Saint Christopher and Nevis is governed by Chapter VIII (Sections 90-95) of the Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
- In 1984, pursuant to Section 92 (1) (h) of the Constitution, Parliament prescribed that such other persons who would be entitled, upon making an application, to be registered as citizens. Accordingly, Section 3 (5) of Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984) makes the following provisions:
“Subject to subsections (8) and (9) of this section, a person is entitled, upon making an application under this subsection to the Minister in the prescribed manner and upon payment of any fee that may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of St. Christopher and Nevis without any rights of voting save ST. KITTS AND NEVIS – CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT 2 of 3 under and in accordance with the provisions of any law governing the qualification of voters, if the Cabinet is satisfied that such person has invested substantially in St. Christopher and Nevis.”
For detailed information visit the official Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment government website. https://www.ciu.gov.kn/
Advantages
- St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 157 destinations including UK, EU, Singapore and others
- Dual citizenship is allowed by the nation.
- Reputable second passport easy to obtain visas when required.
- Biometric passport which increases security and decreases the chances of forgery.
- Citizenship-by-descent is available to future generations.
- No taxes on capital gain, gift, wealth inheritance. No taxes on non-residents.
- St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
- No minimum stay or visit required.
Main applicant
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
Eligibility
DEPENDENTS
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted)
- Under 30 years of age
- Parents above 55 years of age
- Unmarried siblings below 31
Cost
OPTION 1: DONATION TO SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE CONTRIBUTION (SISC)
Single Applicant: US$ 250,000
Family of 2: US$ 300,000
Family of 4: US$ 350,000
OPTION 2: REAL ESTATE
Purchase a property from a government approved real estate project for at least: US$ 400,000
In addition to the purchase of real estate there are government fees to be paid.
Due Diligence
Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a third-party due diligence agency. These agencies use various international and local law enforcement sources such as Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies. These fees are payable upon the submission of the application.
Main applicant: US$ 7,500 | Spouse: US$ 4,000 | Dependents over 16 years: US$ 4,000
Other fees
Professional fees, official application forms, certificates of citizenship and passports and other disbursements fees are the other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
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