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Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

$250,000 Donation

Minimum Investment

$325,000 Real Estate

Time to Citizenship

6-8 Months

Visa-free Access

160+ Countries and Territories

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Requirements

The Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship program has been active since 1984, making it the oldest and one of the most respected programs of its kind.

To be able to apply for this program you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.

Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Receive approval by the government
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Unmarried children under 31 years of age (under 30 at time of application)
  • Parents and parents in law above 55 years of age

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Benefits

Freedom of movement

Visa-free travel

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 160 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom.

Guaranteed by law

Guaranteed by law

The program is based on the law and is guaranteed by the government since 1984.

Health & Education

Straightforward process

Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.

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Tax relief

Saint Kitts and Nevis imposes minimal taxation, with residents not taxed on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.

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Minimal residency required

No residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly, and education or management experience required.

Dual residency

Dual Citizenship permitted

There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.

Legal Basis

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Legal Basis in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Since its inception in 1984, the program has been attracting people from around the world to invest in the country’s economy in exchange for an irrevocable passport and citizenship and operates on the following constitutional, legislative and regulatory foundations: 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.” The government determines, by Cabinet Decisions, which projects and which amounts of investment shall qualify as a “substantial investment” and thus lead to eligibility under the Citizenship-by-Investment Program.

Costs of Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

There are four options for qualifying contribution for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program:
1) Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
Any applicants wishing to obtain CBI via donation will need to make the following prescribed minimum contributions into the Federal Consolidated Fund:

Single Applicant

$250,000

Main Applicant with up to 3 dependants

$250,000

Each dependent under the age of 18

$25,000

Each dependent over the age of 18

$50,000

2) Public Benefit Option
The minimum contribution to a public benefit unit in an Approved Public Benefit Project is as follows:

Minimum Investment

$250,000

Government Fees
In addition to the contribution to a public benefit unit, you must pay the following associated government fees:

Spouse of the main applicant

$15,000

Each qualified dependent under 18 years

$10,000

Each qualified dependent aged 18 or over

$15,000

3) Real Estate Investment
Investment in real estate through one of the Government-approved asset classes: freehold property with title deed, hotel shares, fractional ownership, or land.

Minimum Investment (Must hold for 7 years)

$325,000

4) Private Home Sale Investment Option
You cannot make a joint investment with another CBI applicant for the purchase of a single Approved Private Home. The investment must be held for 7 years minimum. Investment thresholds for an Approved Private Home are:

Condominium unit

$325,000

Single-family private dwelling

$600,000

Government Fees
In addition to any real estate investment, there are the following associated government fees to pay:

Main applicant

$25,000

Spouse of the main applicant

$15,000

Each qualified dependent under 18 years

$10,000

Each qualified dependent over the age of 18

$15,000

Application and Due Diligence Fees
You also need to pay the following non-refundable application and due diligence charges:

Application fee per person

$250

DUE DILIGENCE CHARGE FOR MAIN APPLICANT

$10,000

DUE DILIGENCE CHARGE FOR DEPENDENTS AGED 16 AND ABOVE

$7,500

Application Process For Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

The expected timeframe for the application process is 6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. Savory and Partners collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.

Application Process

6 months

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  • Step 1
    Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
  • Step 2
    Savory & Partners' professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the government checklist.
  • Step 3
    Your application is then submitted together with the due diligence fees. If taking the real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
  • Step 4
    Due diligence report is issued to the government. Based on the report the government makes its decision on your Citizenship application.
  • Step 5
    Once accepted you are invited to pay the donation or if taking Real Estate option, pay the balance of your purchase is made.
  • Step 6
    A certificate of registration and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.
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Visa-free Countries for Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship provides visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa travel to over 160 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Schengen Area, and the United Kingdom. With no residency requirements, you are entitled to start travelling all over the world once you have your Saint Kitts and Nevis passport. The lists below show the visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa destinations for Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders:

VISA-FREE, VISA-ON ARRIVAL, AND EVISA COUNTRIES

160+ Countries & Territories

Visa-free access (130 countries & territories)

  • Akrotiri and Dhekelia
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Bulgaria
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French West Indies
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Jersey
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • Nigeria
  • Nicaragua
  • Niue
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Palestine
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn Islands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • San Marino
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Visa on arrival (27 countries & territories)

  • Bahrain
  • Bolivia
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Comoros
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Laos
  • Macau
  • Madagascar
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Palau
  • Saint Helena
  • Samoa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somaliland
  • Sri Lanka
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga

eVisa access (38 countries & territories)

  • Armenia
  • Ascension Island
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Guinea
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Mauritania
  • Mongolia
  • Namibia
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Qatar
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Syria
  • Thailand
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • Vietnam

Visa required (39 countries & territories)

  • Abkhazia 
  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Brunei
  • Canada
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • China
  • Egypt
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Falkland Islands
  • Ghana
  • Guam
  • Japan
  • Kuwait
  • Mali
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Niger
  • North Korea
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Puerto Rico
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Tokelau
  • Türkiye
  • Turkmenistan
  • United States
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Yemen

Client Success Stories

Solving Passport Inconsistencies

When our client, an Iraqi national residing in Qatar, approached us, she had one clear goal: to secure a Caribbean passport for visa-free access to over 150 countries. However, her journey was anything but straightforward.

The Challenge

Our client held both Iraqi and Yemeni passports - her Yemeni passport listed a date of birth different from her birth certificate, and her Iraqi passport had already expired. Since most of her official documents in Qatar used the details on her Yemeni passport, the conflicting dates created a major obstacle for her Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship application.

Without a valid passport reflecting accurate information, moving forward seemed nearly impossible.

Our Solution

When faced with this complex situation, our team crafted a solution that was efficient and tailored to the client’s unique circumstances. We considered two options:

  • Renewing her expired Iraqi passport to match her birth certificate.
  • Updating her Yemeni passport to include the correct date of birth for use in her Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship application.

Since traveling to Yemen wasn’t an option, our team at Savory & Partners’ New Cairo office collaborated with the Yemeni embassy in Egypt. We carefully navigated the bureaucratic process to ensure her Yemeni passport was amended with the correct information. This required meticulous preparation of documents, clear communication with embassy officials, and relentless follow-ups.

Our persistence and expertise paid off—the Yemeni passport was successfully updated.

But this was only the first step. With the corrected passport in hand, our team in Qatar ensured every supporting document was updated to reflect the new details. We handled the entire application process, from preparing the required documentation to conducting due diligence and submitting the final application for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program.

Our client selected the erstwhile Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) option, making a non-refundable contribution of $150,000. This investment at the time aligned with her goal of obtaining citizenship while supporting the sustainable development of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Since 2023, the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) option has replaced the SGF and has a minimum contribution of $250,000. However, when the changes came into effect, the legislation of the citizenship program excluded Iraqis from applying, this turned out to be a miraculous turn of events for our client.

The Result

The client is now a proud Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder! This prestigious citizenship unlocks visa-free access to over 150 countries, opening doors to new opportunities. Beyond her personal benefits, she can now extend this valuable citizenship to her family—children, siblings, and parents—securing a brighter future for her loved ones.

Why Choose Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship?

A Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship offers unparalleled global mobility and a host of benefits, including:

  • Dual citizenship, allowing her to retain her original nationality.
  • No residency requirement, enabling her to remain in Qatar while enjoying her newfound freedom.

Minimum Investment Requirements:

To qualify for citizenship, applicants must make one of the following investments:

Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC):

  • $250,000 for the main applicant and up to three dependents.
  • $50,000 for each additional dependent over 18.
  • $25,000 for each additional dependent under 18.

Real Estate Acquisition:

  • Minimum investment of $325,000 in government-approved real estate projects.
  • Real estate can be resold after seven years under certain conditions.

By choosing the SGF option, our client not only secured her citizenship but also contributed to the sustainable development of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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Content

  • Saint Kitts and Nevis Country Profile
  • Benefits of the Program
  • Investment Requirements
  • Investment Process

Length

4 pages

Language

English & Arabic

size

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ABOUT SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

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CAPITAL

Basseterre

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TOTAL AREA

263 km²

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POPULATION

52,600

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LANGUAGE(S)

English

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CURRENCY

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

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EXCHANGE RATE

$1 = EC$2.70

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GDP – PER CAPITA (2025)

$21,910

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GDP – TOTAL (2025)

$1.13 billion

About Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the Eastern Caribbean, established the Saint Kitts and Nevis Economic Citizenship Program in 1984, making this second passport program the longest established program of its kind in the world. This twin nation combines beautiful beaches with mountains and jungle-draped dormant volcanoes. Also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, the Christopher in question is Christopher Columbus.

Saint Kitts and Nevis gained its independence from the UK in 1983, although the government is still part of the Commonwealth. King Charles II, the British monarch, is head of state.

Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a two-island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Both islands were formed by volcanic activity and are mountainous. Saint Kitts is a fertile island with mainly black sandy beaches. Nevis is surrounded by coral reefs and has silver beaches.

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