SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
Citizenship
When you obtain citizenship through the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship program, you and your family enjoy full citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship through Investment Program needs applicants to make a remarkable economic contribution to the country. In return, and depending on a strict vetting and due diligence process, including complete background checks, the applicants and their families will be provided with citizenship. To be eligible for citizenship, the main applicant must be over 18 years old, meet the application requirements, and choose one of the two following options:
The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship through Investment Unit (CIU) is in charge of the processing of all applications. There is also a fast-tracked application process available with a 45- to 60-day processing time frame. The CIU assesses the application completely and may require the applicant to attend an interview, which is rarely necessary. The CIU assumes strict due diligence checks and will reject an application if the applicant provides falsified documents or excludes any relevant information. Upon approval-on-basis of the application, the funds for the real estate, SGF contribution, government fees, and other fees will be released to the different parties. Subsequently, the prime minister will sign the certificate of registration, which discuses citizenship status. As the certificate of registration is provided, the applicant is allowed to apply for a passport.