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St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Program

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St. Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island Caribbean destination that offers pristine beaches and tropical landscapes as well as cultural diversity influenced by African, British, Carib, and French cultures.. It is an attractive location for owning a second home in the Caribbean and enjoying good air links to Europe and North America.

The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program is the oldest, most trusted and most successful program of its kind. Established in 1984, the program grants citizenship through donation or real estate investment to qualified applicants in just 3-4 months, with a 60-day accelerated application process available for an additional fee.

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a profitable investment for a second passport as it has no tax on overseas income or capital and allows for a double citizenship. With visa-free access to over 156 countries worldwide, including the EU and UK, the St. Kitts & Nevis passport enhances you and your family’s travel mobility.

  • Travel without visa to 26 Schengen countries of the European Union

  • Work, study and living permit within Grenada

  • Chance to obtain Granadian citizenship after a period of 5 years

  • Offices across 80 countries to assist you

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Program Benefits
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Visa-Free travel

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 156 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and the Schengen Area.

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Citizenship

Citizenship-by-descent is available to future generations.

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Family dependents also qualify

Applicants can include a spouse, children under 31, parents, grandparents aged 55 and over, and unmarried dependent siblings under 31 with no children.

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Dependents after citizenship

Applicants can add dependents after they have been granted citizenship.

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Member of the Commonwealth

Citizenship in a country that is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.

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Geographical

Attractive destination for owning a second home.

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Links

Good air links to Europe and North America.

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Dual citizenship

Can have dıual citizenship. No requirement to renounce your current citizenship.

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Stay requirements

There is no minimum stay required.

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Investment Options
Applicants can choose from the following investment options:
Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Contribution:

Applicants may qualify for citizenship through a contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).

Real Estate Investment:

Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, (hotel shares, villas, and condominium units included).

Investor Real Estate option:

  • 250,000 EUR to be held for 5 years.
  • 5% of property value as donation to the state.

Details:
1. Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Contribution:
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through a contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).
  • For a single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$150,000.
  • For the main applicant and 3 dependents: a non-refundable contribution of US$195,000.
  • Additional dependents, regardless of age: US$10,000

The applicant must pay non-refundable due diligence and processing fees. These fees amount to US$7,500 for the main applicant, and US$4,000 for each dependent over the age of 16 years.


2. Real Estate Investment:

Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, (hotel shares, villas, and condominium units included).

  • Investment option of US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years).
  • Investment option of US$400,000 (resalable after 5 years).

The applicant must pay non-refundable due diligence and processing fees. These fees amount to US$7,500 for the main applicant, and US$4,000 for each dependent over the age of 16 years.

On approval of application made through a real estate investment, a Government fees are applied as below:

  • For the main applicant: US$35,050
  • For the 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).
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Process
The processing time for applications usually takes between 3-4 months from submission of the application to the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Unit (CIU).
  • The CIU examines the application thoroughly and may request that the applicant attend an interview, although this is rarely necessary.
  • The CIU undertakes strict due diligence checks and will decline an application if the applicant makes a false statement or omits any relevant information.
  • The applicant must personally complete the prescribed government forms, which are only available from an authorized service provider.
  • Visiting the islands before deciding on the purchase of real estate is not a prerequisite for the application process.
  • Under the real estate option, the time frame may vary depending on the development.
  • Upon approval-in-principle of the application, the funds for the real estate, SGF contribution, government fees, and other fees will be released to the various parties.
  • The prime minister will sign the certificate of registration, which confers citizenship status.
  • After the certificate of registration is issued, the applicant is entitled to apply for a passport.
  • There is also an accelerated application process available with a 45- to 60-day processing time frame.
However, as an investor, you are required to:
  • The program requires applicants to make a significant economic contribution to the country. After a stringent application procedure including thorough background checks, the applicants and their families are granted full citizenship.
  • The main applicant must be over 18 years of age and meet the application requirements.
  • The main applicant must make qualifying contributions to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (see options above).
  • In addition to the initial investment, the main applicant must pay non-refundable due diligence and processing fees.
Timeline:

0-1 month: Gather the required documents and submit the Investor application and application fees to the authorities. The investor is required to commit to the investment
1-2 months: The application is approved; the applicant is required to travel to Latvia to give his biometrics and finalize his investment.
2 months: The applicant receives a resident permit valid for 5 years.

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Why Choose Us
Migration Investments is a full service global residency and citizenship by investment program provider with more than 20 years experience having assisting many families in achieving their ambitions.

This sector is internationally known as "Investment Migration". The investment part comes first followed by the more complex migration aspect. We guide you through the whole process. Beware of bad actors who are only interested in your investment and abandon you when it comes to the migration process.

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Any questions you have will be answered by our lawyers or one of our immigration experts who will assist you throughout the whole process.

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