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St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
The original CBI programme, citizenship in 4–6 months from $250,000
Running since 1984, St Kitts & Nevis is the longest-established citizenship by investment programme in the world. It offers a strong Caribbean passport, no residence requirement, and an accelerated processing option for time-critical applications.
Timeline
4–6 months (60-day accelerated option)
Visa-free access
154 destinations
Residence required
None, no visit required at any stage
Family included
Spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 55, siblings under 30
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Sustainable Island State Contribution
$250k
Non-refundable contribution to the national fund. $250,000 for a single applicant, rising with each additional family member.
Approved real estate
$325k
Approved condominium or share interest from $325,000, or a single-family private dwelling from $600,000, held for seven years.
Public benefit / private home sale
$250k
Investment into an approved public benefit project through an authorised developer.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Longest-running CBI programme, established 1984
- 154 destinations visa-free including the UK, Schengen Area, Singapore and Hong Kong
- Citizenship for life, passed to future generations by descent
- No residence, language, education, or business experience requirement
- Accelerated 60-day processing available for an additional fee
Tax position
No personal income, wealth, capital gains, or inheritance tax on worldwide income
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Main applicant aged 18 or over
- Clean criminal record and successful multi-tier due diligence
- Verified legal source of the invested funds
- Mandatory interview with the Citizenship by Investment Unit
Questions
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