Established in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the oldest of its kind in the world. The programme offers citizenship to high-net-worth individuals and their families in a peaceful and prosperous part of the Caribbean.

It implements a strict due diligence process in full compliance with national legislation and international standards.

The Citizenship by Investment Programme helps to fund community-focused projects that drive economic growth for local people and investors. Our Premium Standard guarantees increased mobility, sustainable investment opportunities and greater economic freedom for successful applicants.

There are four ways to invest in St Kitts & Nevis which could lead to individuals and their families applying for and being approved under the CBI programme.

1. SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE CONTRIBUTION (SISC)

THE SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE CONTRIBUTION (SISC) IS USED TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ST KITTS AND NEVIS FOLLOWING SEVEN PILLARS OF PRIORITISATION:

• Increasing local food production
• Transitioning to Green Energy
• Diversifying the economy
• Attracting and supporting sustainable industries
• Evolving the Creative Economy
• Recovering from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Expanding social protections and safety nets to protect the most vulnerable.

The SISC provides discerning investors the option to contribute to their new nation. It’s a sustainable and secure solution for intelligent investors who want to make a smart move. All contributions are payable to the Federal Consolidated Fund.

2. DEVELOPER’S REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPTION

A trusted and strategic diversification strategy for your portfolio. Discerning investors may apply for citizenship through the purchasing of a designated real estate unit of an Approved Development.

The minimum real estate investment in an Approved Development is US$400,000 (resaleable after seven years) for each main applicant.

Within 120 days of acknowledgement from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of the submission of a CBI application, the CIU will advise whether an application is:

Approved-in-principle;

Denied; or

Delayed for cause and is still being processed.

3. PRIVATE HOME SALE

A distinctive choice for the unique investor. Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in an Approved Private Home.

The minimum investment in a condominium unit designated as an Approved Private Home is US$400,000.

The minimum investment in a single-family private dwelling home designated as an Approved Private Home is US$800,000.

RESALE

A property purchased under the Private Home Sale Investment Option shall not be resold for a period of at least seven (7) years.

The Approved Private Home does not qualify for purchase in a subsequent CBI application unless the Federal Cabinet is satisfied that substantial further investment was injected into the real estate unit by way of further construction, renovation or otherwise.

APPLICATION

Within 120 days of acknowledgement from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of the submission of a CBI application, the CIU will advise whether an application is:

Approved-in-principle;

Denied; or

Delayed for cause and is still being processed.

4. THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OPTION PROVIDES THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ITS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GOALS.

Discerning investors who would like to develop a project which brings substantial benefit to the people of St Kitts and Nevis can apply to the CIU to be designated as an Approved Public Benefactor.

They can then apply for their projects to be designated as Approved Public Benefit Projects qualified for sale under this option.

Approved Public Benefit Projects designated by the CIU can not only maximize local employment but also make it possible to embark upon projects including transfer of technology and capacity building.

Under the Public Benefit Option, each main applicant is required to make a minimum contribution of US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project, to be paid to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor.

UNDER THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OPTION, EACH MAIN APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION:

• US$250,000

US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project, to be paid to the relevant Approved Public Benefactor.

Within 120 days of acknowledgement from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of the submission of a CBI application, the CIU will advise whether an application is

Approved-in-principle.

Denied; or

Delayed for cause and is still being processed.