Background:
The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is the oldest of its kind in the world.
Established in 1984 the program grants citizenship through donation or real estate investment to qualified applicants. The government requires investment of either a minimum donation of $150,000 to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) or investment of $400,000 in real estate (can be reduced to $200,000 for longer term investors) plus related government and due diligence fees.
We feel St Kitts and Nevis offers the very best of the Caribbean passport programs, is the longest established and the most efficiently run.
It is required to apply for a St Kitts and Nevis passport through an authorized agent. We work directly with an authorized agent in St Kitts and Nevis and proved a private and discreet service.
Investment with Sustainable Growth Fund:
In April 2018, Saint Kitts & Nevis launched a new permanent investment fund to replace the temporary Hurricane Relief Fund set up to address the devastation caused by the 2017 hurricanes in the Caribbean. The new Sustainable Growth Fund is open for donations with the following thresholds:
- US$150,000: Single applicant.
- US$25,000: Spouse.
- US$10,000: Per additional dependent.
Limited Time Offer: Government of Saint Kitts & Nevis is now offering a reduced donation of US$150,000 for a family of four (instead of US$195,000). Offer is valid until 31 December 2020.
In addition, due diligence fees are as follows:
- US$7,500: Due diligence of main applicant.
- US$4,000: Due diligence for dependent over 16.
- US$4,000: Due diligence for financial sponsor.
Real Estate Investments:
Five-year hold period:
Applicants may purchase government-approved property valued at a minimum of US$400,000, or purchase shares valued at the same minimum amount in a real estate development. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of five years.
Seven-year hold period:
Applicants can make an investment of US$200,000 in a government-approved luxury resort. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of seven years.
In both cases, investors are required to pay additional applicable taxes and fees.
Dependent children up to the age of 30 years old can be included along with dependent parents from the age of 55 years. No visit is required.
