St. Kitts & Nevis
Citizenship by Investment

St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program!

St Kitts Nevis Citizenship By Investment (CBI) application process for either Real Estate or the newly announced Sustainable Growth Fund regulations and requirements and tailor the right programme to your needs. The St. Kitts & Nevis Government has overhauled and updated its gold standard Citizenship by Investment Programme.

St. Kitts & Nevis offers one of the most respected and long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs in the world. For individuals and families seeking a second passport, greater global mobility, and attractive investment opportunities, this program presents a compelling solution.

Below is a comprehensive overview of how the program works, the benefits it offers, and why investors continue to choose St. Kitts & Nevis.

What is the Citizenship by Investment Program?

Established in 1984, the St. Kitts & Nevis CBI program is the oldest of its kind globally. It allows foreign investors to legally acquire citizenship in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country. This program is fully endorsed by the government and governed by strict due diligence and regulatory standards.

Investment by Real Estate

This option requires a minimum investment of US$325,000.00, with a 7-year holding period for condominiums only.
The Private Home Sale Investment starts at US$600,000.00 for single-family private dwellings, if owned by a SKN citizen, also requiring a 7-year holding period.

Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)

This is a one-time non-refundable donation to the country’s Sustainable Island State Fund. The minimum contribution starts at USD$250,000 for a single applicant. Funds are used to support national development goals and infrastructure improvements.

Application Requirements

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have no criminal record
Demonstrate legal source of funds
Successfully pass a thorough due diligence process

There are no language, education, or physical residency requirements.

Investment by Donation

The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) option has replaced the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), offering applicants greater investment flexibility. The updated SISC contributions are as follows:

Main applicant: US$250,000.00 or a family of up to four persons being, main applicant, spouse and up to two dependants, or main applicant and up to three dependants.
US$25,000.00 each additional dependant under 18 years of age
US$50,000.00 each additional dependant over 18 years of age

Public Benefit Option

The Public Benefit Option minimum investment in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project remains at US$250,000.00.

Post-Approval CBI Application Fees

The following post-approval in principle fees are to be paid to the CIU on every application made in accordance with the Developers Real Estate, Private Real Estate and the Public Benefit Investment Options:

US$25,000.00 main applicant **
US$15,000.00 spouse of main applicant
US$10,000.00 each dependant under 18 years of age
US$15,000.00 each dependant over 18 years of age

** For the Public Benefit Option the main applicant is exempted from the payment of US$25,000.00 post-approval in principle application fee.

Due Diligence Fees & Mandatory Interviews

Ensuring the utmost integrity and credibility, the St. Kitts & Nevis CBI programme now includes mandatory interviews. Additionally, the due diligence fees have been updated to provide a seamless application experience:

US$10,000.00 – Main Applicant
US$7,500.00 – each dependant aged 16 years or over

Application Processing Fee and Timing

The application processing fee is US$250.00 per person.

The application processing time has been streamlined, with approvals-in-principle now issued within 120 days (4 months) from the date of submission to the Unit. Accelerated applications through premium fees have been discontinued.

Eligibility Update for dependents

With the new regulations, the definition of dependents has been re-defined as follows:

Children under eighteen years old.
Young adults aged between eighteen and twenty-five years, attending recognised educational institutions.
Physically or mentally challenged children aged eighteen years or older.
Parents of the main applicant or spouse, aged fifty-five years or older, fully supported by the main applicant.

Collect Your Certificate of Registration

Upon approval and completion of required processes, your Certificate of Registration can be collected in person in St. Kitts & Nevis or at an approved Embassy or Consulate.

Application Processing Fee and Timing

The application processing fee is US$250.00 per person.

Eligibility Update for dependents

With the new regulations, the definition of dependents has been re-defined as follows:

Children under eighteen years old.
Young adults aged between eighteen and twenty-five years, attending recognised educational institutions.
Physically or mentally challenged children aged eighteen years or older.
Parents of the main applicant or spouse, aged fifty-five years or older, fully supported by the main applicant.

St. Kitts & Nevis
Citizenship by Investment