Benefits of St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Passport
Visa
Free Travel
- St. Kitts & Nevis passport allows visa-free travel to over 150 countries*
- Easy to obtain visas when required
- More countries are regularly added to the visa-free list
- Visa-Free List include Schengen Region, UK, Russia, and other major countries
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government’s policy including access to each county
Personal
Freedom
- Dual Nationality Permitted; there is no need to denounce other citizenship
- Lifetime Citizenship
- No requirement to reside in St. Kitts & Nevis
- No visit to St. Kitts & Nevis required
- Passport and Citizenship in 6 months
Business
Advantages
- Tax Neutral jurisdiction (no income tax – no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax)
- Return on Investment: under the real estate option investors can collect income from their property
- Duty-free trading in the Caribbean
- Stable economy
Family
Advantages
- Spouse, children, and elderly parents obtain second passport and citizenship-by-investment
- Citizenship Passport can be passed on to future generations by descent
- International Schools & Universities
- Safe & enjoyable place to live
About St. Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis is a dual island country located in the West Indies approximately 200 miles south of Puerto Rico and 1200 miles from Miami near the Caribbean islands of St. Barths, St. Maarten, Anguilla, and Antigua.
Government
The country is a Commonwealth realm with the Queen of England being the Head of State. St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and the United Nations (UN).
Population
The population is just over 55,000 and residents enjoy a great standard of living in a federal parliamentary democracy.
Language
English is the only official language of the country but Saint Kitts Creole is often spoken as well.
Economy
Tourism and Financial Services are the main industries.
Currency
The national currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) which is fixed to the United States Dollar.
Geography
Both islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis are both of volcanic origin and are covered in a tropical rainforest. There are many rivers from the mountains providing beautiful freshwater while being surrounded by crystal clear salt water.
Sports
There are a few popular sports in Saint Kitts and Nevis such as Cricket, Rugby, Netball, and Football.
Transport
Saint Kitts and Nevis have two international airports one on each island. The main international airport that serves outside of the Caribbean is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on the island of Saint Kitts.
How to Immigrate to St Kitts and Nevis
Understand your options
The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Passport by Investment is amongst one of the most sought after second passports in the world.
Applicants can qualify for St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship Passport by an investment by either investing in government-approved Real Estate or by donating to the Sustainable Growth Fund.
To qualify for St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment you must donate a certain amount of money to the government.
Processing time: 6 months or accelerated process, 60 days at an additional cost of $25,000 USD
Investment Cost:
US $150,000 Single applicant
US $25,000 Spouse
US $10,000 Pe additional dependent
Qualifications
- Be of outstanding character
- Have no criminal record
- Make an investment in the Sustainable Growth Fund
Simplified steps under the Sustainable Growth Fund Option
1
Provide an electronic copy of your passport
2
We will prepare the initial documentation for you to complete to start the process
3
We will go over all the documents that you need to complete and obtain
4
Payment of due diligence & processing fee to start the process in advance
5
Send us the completed citizenship application once the file is complete and reviewed by us
6
Your full application will be submitted and we will follow up with the citizenship by investment unit
7
Once approved you will make the donation. We will also have you complete a passport application form
8
We will prepare documents and collect your passport
Real Estate
Investment
US$200,000
(resalable after 7 years)
OR
US$400,000
(resalable after 5 years)
To qualify for St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Real Estate investment you must purchase a home in an approved St. Kitts and Nevis real estate project.
Processing time: 6 months or accelerated process, 60 days at an additional cost of $25,000 USD
Investment Cost: An independent investment in pre-approved real estate (held for a minimum of 5 years) USD $400,000 OR a joint investment with another main applicant (held for 7 years) USD $200,000
Qualifications
- Be of outstanding character
- Have no criminal record
- Investment in approved real estate projects
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units. The minimum real estate investment required by law is US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or US$400,000 (resalable after 5 years) for each main applicant.
Upon submission of an application, non-refundable due diligence and processing fees must also be paid. These fees amount to US$7,500 for the main applicant, and US$4,000 for each dependent of the main applicant who is over the age of 16 years.
On approval in principle of an application made through a real estate investment, a Government fee applies, as follows:
- Main applicant: US$35,050
- Spouse of the main applicant: US$20,050
- Any other qualified dependent of the main applicant regardless of age: US$10,050
In addition to these fees, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs (mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees). Additional legal fees are applicable.
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The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government’s policy including access to each county
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