St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- have no criminal record,
- successfully pass the official background and due diligence review,
- demonstrate good health,
- fulfill one of the required investment options,
- submit all required documents and evidence.
Residence in the country or a personal interview is not required.
All applications must be submitted through a government-authorized representative.
Investment Options in St. Kitts & Nevis
The following options are available to obtain citizenship:
1. Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
The Sustainable Island State Contribution is a financial contribution that supports the sustainable
development and long-term stability of an island state.
- Minimum contribution: 250,000 USD
- Non-refundable
- Support for national sustainability, infrastructure, and development projects
2. Approved Public Benefit Project
- Minimum contribution: 250,000 USD
- Non-refundable
- Investment in a government-approved public project
3. Real Estate Investment
Government-approved real estate project
- Minimum investment: 325,000 USD
- Resale permitted after 7 years
Approved private residential property
- 325,000 USD for condominiums
- 600,000 USD for a detached single-family home
- Minimum holding period: 7 years
Real estate investments offer potential return opportunities while securing citizenship at the same
time. They are subject to a minimum holding period of 7 years.
Note: Caribbean citizenship programs have been under increased international
pressure for some time, particularly from the EU and the United States. Further tightening of
requirements and adjustments to investment amounts cannot be ruled out in the future.