Programme Overview
St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship
From $250,000 — financed against your portfolio, not liquidated from it.
Or compare it against the other programmesSt Kitts and Nevis at a glance
St Kitts & Nevis operates the world's oldest Citizenship by Investment Programme (established 1984). Renowned for security, stability, and comprehensive due diligence.
Investment from
$250,000
Processing
4-7 months
Stay required
Flexible
Citizenship. Spouse and dependants included. There is a pathway to citizenship.
St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship — investment routes
Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
Non-refundable contribution to government fund
- ▪Investment of $250,000 (single) / $300,000 (family of 4)
Real Estate
Approved real estate, seven-year resale bar on both.
- ▪Investment of $325,000 (developer's) or $600,000 (private sale)
Alternative Investment
Approved alternative investment options (public benefit projects)
- ▪Investment of $250,000+
St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship benefits
- Commonwealth citizenship and passport
- Visa-free travel to 150+ countries
- No residency or visit requirements
- Include family members
- Dual citizenship permitted
- No income or wealth tax for non-residents
- Citizenship for life (inheritable)
- Strong passport reputation
Eligibility Requirements
- ▪At least 18 years old
- ▪Impeccable character
- ▪Clean criminal record globally
- ▪Excellent health
- ▪Legitimate source of funds
- ▪Comprehensive due diligence clearance
- ▪No residence in sanctioned countries
- ▪Interview waiver for most applicants
Who can be included
- Spouse
- Children under 25 (or any age if disabled)
- Parents and grandparents over 55
- Unmarried siblings under 30
- Additional fees for each dependent
Taxation
No income tax, wealth tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax for non-resident citizens. Ideal for global wealth management.
Residency requirements
No requirement to visit or reside in St Kitts & Nevis before or after obtaining citizenship.
Path to citizenship
Direct citizenship upon approval and investment. World's most established CBI programme with proven track record since 1984.
Application process
Typical duration: 4-7 months- 01
Application & Due Diligence
3-5 monthsSubmit application and undergo rigorous background checks
- 02
Approval & Passport Issuance
1-2 monthsReceive citizenship approval, complete investment, and obtain passport
Costs and fees (Commission)
Every charge the programme makes, and the sales commission an intermediary adds on top of them.
SISC Donation (Single)
$250,000
Sustainable Island State Contribution
SISC Donation (Family of 4)
$267,500-$285,000
$250,000 plus $10,000 due diligence for the main applicant and $7,500 per dependant aged 16 or over, so the total varies with the ages of the children
Real Estate
$325,000 (developer) / $600,000 (private sale)
Minimum approved property investment, seven-year resale bar on both
Due Diligence Fees
$7,500 per adult
Background check processing
Government Fees
$35,000-$75,000+
Processing and application fees (varies by family size)
Legal & Agent Fees
$15,000-$30,000
Professional representation
Accelerated Processing (Optional)
$25,000
For 45-60 day expedited timeline
Sales commission
$25,000–$60,000
Invoiced on top of the contribution and the mandatory licensed agent.
Fee Based Model
The same programme, bought without an intermediary's commission.
You save
$25,000–$60,000
The sales commission on the left, which you do not pay. The $10,000 fee replaces it.
Total estimated cost
$335,000–$460,000
donation route including all fees, plus the sales commission above.
Total estimated cost
$310,000–$400,000
The programme's own charges, plus the $10,000 fee. No commission.
What the advice costs
The programme costs the same. The advice does not.
Through a commission
$25,000–$60,000
Sales commission on St Kitts & Nevis. Invoiced on top of the contribution and the mandatory licensed agent.
Through a fee
$10,000
Paid once, and it runs to the permit being issued — route selection, the financing, the portfolio, and the agent appointed and managed for you. Paid by you, so the answer can be no.
Total saving
$25,000–$60,000
The whole commission, before the $10,000 fee. The programme costs what it costs either way.
This is the commission only. The licensed agent, the legal work and the government fees in the list above are payable whoever advises you, and nothing here removes them — a saving that quietly included a statutory fee would be the same trick in the other direction.
Commission ranges are typical rather than universal, and no firm is named. They are not published anywhere, which is the point of them.
Fund Your St Kitts & Nevis Investment with a Lombard Loan
Instead of liquidating your portfolio to fund the From $250,000 St Kitts & Nevis investment, use your existing assets as collateral and keep your money working for you.
Traditional: Liquidate Assets
- ✗Sell From $250,000 from your portfolio
- ✗Trigger capital gains tax (up to 20%)
- ✗Lose years of compound growth
- ✗After 10 years: $539,731
Lombard Loan: Keep Your Portfolio
- Borrow From $250,000 against $500,000 collateral
- No capital gains event triggered
- Portfolio continues growing at 8%
- After 10 years: $1.00M
10-Year Wealth Projection
Is St Kitts and Nevis right for you?
Ideal for
- Investors prioritizing programme prestige and stability
- Those wanting fastest processing (45-60 day AAP option)
- Business travelers needing strong passport recognition
- Families with adult children under 30
- Long-term wealth preservation focus
Consider alternatives if
- ▪Budget-conscious investors (Dominica is cheaper)
- ▪Those needing USA E-2 access (choose Grenada)
- ▪Investors wanting short real estate holding periods
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FAQs
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