Citizenship & Residency by Investment | Global Mobility Solutions
St. Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship by Investment Program
About
Capital: Basseterre
Population: 52.329
Language: English
GDP per capita: 22,553 USD
Currency: East Caribbean dollars (XCD), tied to USD
1 USD = 2.7 XCD (2014)
Member of the UN, British Commonwealth, Caricom, the OAS
Visa Free Countries: 147 countries including UK, European Union, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, Russian Federation
Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 1984, making it the oldest program of this kind in the world. Investors, along with their dependents, can directly qualify for citizenship through investment by making a significant economic contribution to the country.
Key Advantages
- Economically, legally and socially stable country part of the British Commonwealth with democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
- No residency or visit is needed.
- Dual citizenship is allowed.
- Lifetime citizenship.
- No tax on worldwide income. No personal income, estate, inheritance or capital gain tax.
- No restriction on the repatriation of profits and capital.
- There are no minimum net worth, education, language, or management experience requirements to meet.
- Picturesque tourist attraction with direct flights to Miami, New York, Toronto, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Atlanta.
- Home of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Headquarters.
- A pristine destination for yachting and golfing.
Requirements
The Principal Applicant
Qualifying Dependents
The principal applicant must meet ALL of the requirements below:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have no criminal record or be under investigation.
- Undergo a due diligence verification, which includes background checks and visa history verification.
- Make a significant economic contribution.
- Attend a mandatory interview.
To qualify as dependents, applicants must be:
- A Spouse of the principal applicant.
- Children under 18 years.
- Children 18-25 years old who are financially dependent on the Principal Applicant and registered as a full-time student in a recognized institution.
- Children 18+ years with physical or mental disabilities.
- Parents of the Principal Applicant or Spouse, if they are above the age of 65 and living with, and fully supported by, the Principal Applicant.
Investment Options
Applicants must choose one of the following investment options:
- A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC):
$250,000 for a single applicant
$300,000 for an applicant + spouse
$350,000 for an applicant + 3 dependents.
Each additional dependent onwards:
$50,000 per minor dependent and
$75,000 per adult dependent. - A non-refundable contribution of $250,000 USD in a government-approved Public Benefit Option.
- An investment in real estate of at least $400,000 USD held for at least 7 years in a government-approved development or private home.
| GOVERNMENT DUE DILIGENCE FEE | ||
| Applicants | Standard | |
| Principal Applicant | $10,000 | |
| Spouse | $7,500 | |
| Child 0-15 | $0 | |
| Child 16+ | $7,500 | |
| Dependent parent | $7,500 | |
| GOVERNMENT PROCESSING FEE (REAL ESTATE ONLY) | ||
| Applicants | Standard | |
| Principal Applicant | $25,000 | |
| Spouse | $15,000 | |
| Dependents under 18 | $10,000 | |
| Dependents 18+ | $15,000 | |
| OTHER GOVERNMENT FEES | ||
| Applicant Forms Fee (per person) | $250 | |
| Passport Fee (per person) | $361 | |
Process Overview
Total Processing Time: Approximately 6 months
STEP 1
Application submission + deposit.
STEP 2
Government issues a letter of acknowledgement.
STEP 3
Government issues a decision within 120 days.
STEP 4
After approval, the investment is made.
STEP 5
Citizenship certificates and passports are issued.
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