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St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
In a world of increasing geopolitical tension and government pressure on their citizens, having a second citizenship has become a necessary insurance for many families. Several island nations have offered Caribbean citizenship by investment schemes for decades.
The St. Kitts & Nevis passport is considered the gold standard of the Caribbean CBIs.It offers broad visa-free access to a vast swath of the planet as well as several key jurisdictions.
Why apply for St Kitts citizenship by investment?
- Visa-free access to over 150 countries including the EU, the UK, Ireland, and Russia
- One of the few Citizenship by Investment countries where taxes for local tax residents is 0%. If you elect to make the island your country of residency, you can enjoy a tax-free existence.
- Can be done entirely remotely; there is no need to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis.
- Ability to add many dependents to the application, including your spouse, dependent children under 26, dependent parents and grandparents.
- In addition to fiat currency, program fees can be paid with cryptocurrency as long as your crypto holdings are declared as part of your global assets.
Here’s what most agents won’t tell you upfront
Two imporant considerations about the St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment program you should know beforehand.
- Access to the Schengen zone is visa-free for St Kitts & Nevis passport holders but this is not guaranteed to be the case forever. The EU at any moment may establish a distinction between “normal St Kitts & Nevis citizens” and “investment St Kitts & Nevis Citizens.” The US has enacted similar policy whereby it differentiates between various types of people within a country. I’m not saying this will happen, though it’s a perpetual risk. At the end of the day, I don’t think it is necessarily that important; this passport is your Plan B, not your Plan A.
- Children and grandchildren born after the naturalization process incur extra fees to become citizens. It is not a fully-fledged citizenship with the same rights as existing citizens such as with the Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Two Ways to Get Your St. Kitts Passport
You can choose between an outright donation to the government or an investment in real estate. Here we breakdown how to apply for St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment:
Option 1: Direct Government Contribution
The fees for the Public Benefit (donation) option are as follows:
- $250,000 + legal fees for main applicant:
- $50,000 + legal fees for each additional dependent over the age of 18:
- $25,000 + legal fees for each additional dependent under the age of 18:
- Contact us to get a quote for your entire family
Option 2: Real Estate Investment
Previously, eligible real estate in St. Kitts & Nevis was limited to only a few projects approved by the St Kitts & Nevis government for the citizenship by investment program. This meant that following the mandatory holding period, the value of the apartments had unfavorable prospects on the property market.
The government now offers two options for real estate:
- Condominium purchased from an approved development: $325,000 minimum
- Single-family home purchased from a private St. Kitts & Nevis citizen: $600,000 minimum
In both cases above, you may not sell the real estate during a 7-year holding period.
Additional fees
Legal fees
These will be at the discretion of the lawyer you use to assist in your application.
Post-approval application fees for donation option
- No fee for main applicant
- $15,000 for spouse and dependents over 18
- $10,000 for dependents under 18
Post-approval application fees for real estate option
- $25,000 for main applicant
- $15,000 for spouse and dependents over 18
- $10,000 for dependents under 18
Due-diligence and interview fees for all applicants:
- $10,000 for main applicant
- $75,000 for all dependents older than 16
St Kitts Citizenship Cost Comparison
| Investment Component | Option #1: Donation | Options #2: Real Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $250,000 | $325K (condo) / $600K (house) |
| Main Applicant Fee | Included in donation | $25,000 |
| Spouse | $50,000 | $15,000 |
| Adult Dependents | $50,000 each | $15,000 each |
| Children Under 18 | $25,000 each | $10,000 each |
| Due Diligence | $10K main + $7.5K per dependent 16+ | $10K main + $7.5K per dependent 16+ |
| Holding Period | None | 7 years |
| Single Person Total | $260,000 | $360K / $635K |
| Family of 4 Total | $375,000 | $375K / $650K |
Documents You’ll Need to Apply
The required documents needed to apply for St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment:
- Certified copy of passport
- Apostilled criminal background check
- Apostilled marriage certificate
- Apostilled Birth certificate
- Source of funds declaration
Why I Recommend Laszlo for Your Application
Laszlo has been in the investment migration industry for close to 30 years. He is the director of a company that assists HNWIs in their quest for second citizenship. He will not upsell you or promote an overpriced piece of real estate as many agents do. He rather tries to understand your specific needs to help you choose the program that is best suited to you and your family.
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