St. Kitts-Nevis Citizenship by Investment
The St. Kitts-Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme was established in 1984, and is the oldest CBI program globally. Today this remains the platinum brand and allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship via various routes. Investment in Real Estate; a one-time Contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution; or via an investment in a Public Benefit Project. Investors receive a passport to paradise which provides for visa-free travel to over 140 countries worldwide.
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
By making an investment into the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) an investor has the opportunity to invest in the economic and social development of St Kitts and Nevis. Funds will be channeled toward various areas and initiatives such as Increasing local food production; Transitioning to Green Energy; Diversifying the economy, Attracting and supporting sustainable industries.
The minimum SISC investment is US$250,000 for main applicant and spouse and up to two dependents; or a main applicant with up to three dependents. Additional dependents under age 16 are required to pay US$25,000.00 and each additional dependent age 18 and older would be required to pay US$50,000.00.
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Real Estate Investment Option
An Investor may also opt to invest in a Real Estate Unit in one of the approved Real Estate Developments. The minimum investment amount is US$400,000 and the applicant may offer the property for sale after 7 years to recoup the invested sums. This investment also offers investors the opportunity to receive rental returns over the 7 years and beyond should they choose to keep the property.
The list of approved developments is extensive, we do however partner with the leading real estate developers and would be delighted to assist potential investors in selecting the most lucrative investment.
Public Benefit Option
Public Benefit Projects are geared towards boosting local employment, developing industries, capacity building and many other goals.
Under the Public Benefit Option, each main applicant is required to make a minimum contribution of US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project. The funds will be remitted to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor and the applicant will in tern receive St. Kitts-Nevis citizenship.
The minimum investment for the Public Benefit Option is US$250,000 regardless of the number of persons in the application.
Who is Eligible
An individual with a minimum age of 18 years can apply for St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by investment. He/she must also fulfill requirements for investment and also invest the prescribed amount through the program. Eligible dependents are:
Spouse
Children of the main applicant or spouse, age 0-17 years
Children of the main applicant or spouse, between 18 – 25 years who are enrolled in university full time and financially dependent on the Principal Applicant or spouse
Children over the age of 18 who are physically or mentally challenged
Parents or grandparents of either the principal applicant or his or her Spouse who are over 65 years and financially dependent on the Principal Applicant or his/her spouse
