St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship By Investment Program

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Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. It is a Caribbean island country in the West Indies. This dual island nation is famous for its rainforest mountains and white, gray and black colored sand beaches. Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts whereas Charlestown is the capital of Nevis. The country has a tropical climate all year round, the heat is moderated by sea breezes during the summer months.

The main industries are tourism, light manufacturing and agriculture. Although sugar was the country’s major export, the government has undertaken policies to diversify the agricultural sector and reduce the country’s reliance on this crop. Tourists are drawn to its white sand beaches and many natural attractions such as tropical forests and lava formations. Eco-tourism is also gaining popularity. In addition, the government hosts the annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which is held in June and headlines popular artists from all over the world.

Qualifying Criteria & Investment for Citizenship

The St. Kitts & Nevis Oldest Second Passport is the most trusted program of its kind. Introduced in 1984, it has allowed individuals and families from around the world to gain legal citizenship. To qualify the applicants must fulfill one of the investment options to buy St. Kitts & Nevis Oldest Second Passport below in addition to meeting the following criteria:

1. Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)

A non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) of an amount starting from $150,000 for a single applicant.

2. Sugar Industry Diversification Fund (SIDF)

A non-refundable contribution to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund (SIDF) of an amount starting from $250,000 for a single applicant.

3. Real Estate Investment Program (Five-year hold period)

The individual has to purchase a real estate with a minimum value of $200,000 from an approved real estate development, which cannot be resold within a five-year period.

4. Real Estate Investment Program (Seven-year hold period)

The individual has to purchase a real estate with a minimum value of $400,000 from an approved real estate development, which cannot be resold within a seven-year period.

An applicant:

  • should be at least 18 years of age
  • should be of good character and have no criminal record
  • should undergo the due diligence checks and get a positive outcome
  • must have a high personal net worth
  • must be able to verify the sources of investment
  • should have good health

Benefits

  • A St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 156 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area.
  • St Kitts committed to expand visa waiver program with more countries and has recently signed visa waive to Mexico, Georgia, and Albania. Since 2105, the government has signed visa waiver with 19 countries.
  • St Kitts issues biometric e-passport valid for 10 years under the CBI program. The passport can be collected through authorized agent or at embassy.
  • Fast processing within four months.
  • Right to live, study and work in Saint Kitts & Nevis without any restriction
  • Can hold dual citizenship without any restriction
  • No travel or residency requirement before and after getting the citizenship
  • No interview requirement
  • No English language requirement
  • The applicant and their family receive full citizenship and passports.
  • Choice of Real estate investment.
  • Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
  • Kitts and Nevis is an attractive location for owning a second home, with good air links to Europe and North America.
  • Tax-free – no income or wealth tax.
  • Privacy in a small peaceful country.