St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

St Kitts and Nevis offers the oldest Citizenship by Investment program, providing direct citizenship and a passport in exchange for an economic contribution.

Golden Keys Global Offers Access To: Citizenship by Investment Program

Minimum Investment

  • $250,000 (Sustainable Island State Contribution - SISC), $325,000 (Approved Real Estate), $600,000 (Private Home Sale), or $250,000 (Public Benefit Option).

Eligible Investment

  • Non-refundable contribution to the SISC fund, investment in government-approved real estate development properties (must be held for a specified period, typically 7 years for Approved Real Estate, 7 years for Private Home Sale), or contribution to an approved public benefit project.

Program Highlights

  • Direct citizenship and passport, visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 150 countries (including Schengen Area and UK), no residency requirement.

Family Inclusion

  • Spouse, dependent children (with age limits), dependent parents (with age limits), dependent siblings (with age limits).

Residency/Presence Requirement

  • No residency requirement before or after obtaining citizenship.

Path to Citizenship

  • Direct citizenship upon successful application and investment.

Estimated Additional Costs

  • Due Diligence fees ($10,000+ for main applicant), processing fees, passport fees, and other administrative costs.

2025 Market Snapshot

  • Established CBI program with multiple investment options. The real estate option typically involves approved tourism or development projects.

Recent Changes

  • Adjustments to investment thresholds and fees for various options, enhanced due diligence procedures.