ST. KITTS & NEVIS
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis or Saint Christopher and Nevis, an English-speaking twin-Island country between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is one of the most peaceful and naturally beautiful country with a stable governance structure, prospering economy, tropical climate, tranquil sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, and welcoming people. The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program was commenced in 1984 by the Government which is the oldest and one of the most reputable CBI programs in the world. Applicants and their dependent family members are granted irrevocable citizenship and a powerful passport who will enjoy benefits of visa-free travel and holding a dual citizenship in exchange of making a significant economic contribution to St. Kitts without the physical presence obligation.
Capital : Basseterre
Language : English
Population : 47,600
Currency : East Caribbean dollars (XCD)
PROCESSING TIME
• Currently 3-6 months
• 45-60 days in Accelerated Application Process (AAP)
VISA FREE COUNTRIES
• Visa free access to 157+ countries including the UK, Schengen area, Singapore and Hong Kong
INVESTMENT TYPE
• Contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF)
• Contribution to the Alternative Investment Option (AIO)
• Purchase an approved real estate
INVESTMENT AMOUNT
• Minimum donation of USD 150,000 to the SGF
• Minimum contribution of USD 175,000 to the AIO
• Real estate investment of minimum USD 200,000
DEPENDENTS FAMILY
• Spouse, children under 31, unmarried dependent sibling under 31with no children, parents and grandparents aged 55 or over
KEY BENEFITS
• Right to live, work and study in St. Kitts and Nevis
• he most powerful passport of the Caribbean.
• Dual citizenship acceptance
KEY FACTS
Streamlined application process via the Accelerated route (AAP) within only 45-60 days.
No need for physical presence within and/or after the citizenship granting procedure.
No need for an interview, language, education, managerial or business experience.
Dual citizenship is allowed without renouncing the current nationality.
Option to register future newborn generations for citizenship at any time.
The investment is payable only after the approval of the application.
Platinum Standard e-passport with high security.
GLOBAL MOBILITY
The most powerful passport in the Caribbean with visa-free access to 157+ countries including the UK, Schengen area, Singapore, Russia and Hong Kong.
As a member of the commonwealth, the citizens of Grenada are entitled to some privileges in the UK and other members’ states.
The right to live, work and study in St. Kitts and Nevis or in any other OECS countries at any time for any period.
Reputable passport that eases the process of getting visas when necessary.
ASSET PROTECTION
Return on investment after five years in the real estate purchase option with rental opportunity income of 2-5%.
No individual taxes on all foreign income, capital gains, inheritance, wealth, or gifts.
Zero taxation on personal incomes, investment incomes, properties and net worth.
A tax-efficient jurisdiction.
100% Duty-free on import or export and trading in the Caribbean.
Zero tax for non-residents holding St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship.
Strategic location for doing business with links to North America and Europe.
INVESTMENT TYPE AND AMOUNT
TIMELINE
The first step is to get the pre-approval on applicant’s passport history administered by MICS professional legal team and St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) after having MICS initial professional fee payment.
The MICS processing team will provide the applicant with a precise list of civil and financial documents required by the government. Once all documents are collected and the file is prepared to be submitted to CIU, the government processing fees, due diligence fees and MICS second professional fee will be due.
The completed application will be evaluated for conformity with the St. Kitts and Nevis CBI program and the due diligence procedure will be reported.
If the result was positive, the applicant will be invited to make the investment either by making the donation or by paying the remaining balance of purchasing the real estate project.
The Certificates of Naturalization will be issued for all family members in the file and the passport applications will be finalized.
Once the passports are issued, they can be collected in one of the MICS offices, or they can be delivered to the applicants. This is when the payment of MICS professional fee balance will be due.
