Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts & Nevis
Program Overview
St Kitts & Nevis is home to the world's oldest citizenship by investment programme, established in 1984 — more than four decades of continuous operation that has made it the benchmark against which all other CBI programmes are measured. The programme grants full citizenship of St Kitts & Nevis, a sovereign nation and Commonwealth member, through a qualifying contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) fund or an approved real estate investment.
St Kitts & Nevis citizenship provides a passport with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the United Kingdom, the European Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The country imposes no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no wealth tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient second citizenship options available.
The programme requires no residency in St Kitts & Nevis before, during, or after the application — the entire process can be completed remotely through a licensed advisory firm. Citizenship is granted for life, is hereditary, and can be passed to future generations. The programme's longevity, the quality of its due diligence, and the strength of the passport have made St Kitts & Nevis one of the most trusted and widely recognised CBI jurisdictions globally.
Key Highlights
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Eligibility Requirements
- Any nationality — no nationality restrictions (subject to enhanced due diligence for certain nationalities)
- Clean criminal record — comprehensive background checks conducted
- No prior visa refusals from St Kitts & Nevis, UK, US, Canada, or Schengen Area (case-by-case review)
- Full source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation required
- No residency requirement — application can be completed entirely remotely
- Applicants must be of good character and have no adverse regulatory or financial history
Investment Options
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
USD 250,000Non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution fund. USD 250,000 for a single applicant; USD 300,000 for a family of up to four. Additional dependants attract supplementary fees.
Approved Real Estate
USD 400,000Purchase of an approved real estate unit (typically in a government-approved resort or development) with a minimum value of USD 400,000. The property must be held for a minimum of seven years.
Key Benefits
- Full citizenship of St Kitts & Nevis — granted for life and hereditary
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150+ countries including the UK, EU Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong
- No personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax
- No residency requirement — entire process completed remotely
- Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents included in the application
- Citizenship passed to future generations — hereditary status
- Commonwealth citizenship — access to Commonwealth benefits in member countries
- World's oldest CBI programme — 40+ years of operational credibility and international recognition
Based on enquiry volume and advisor recommendations on the Jurentra platform.
Min. Investment
USD 250,000
Processing Time
3–6 months
Visa Type
Citizenship
Path to Citizenship
Immediate
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