World's oldest citizenship by investment program from $250,000 in 6+ months
Saint Kitts and Nevis operates the world's oldest Citizenship by Investment Program, established in 1984, offering proven stability and reliability. Starting from $250,000, the program provides multiple investment routes including government fund contributions, real estate investments, and public benefit options. As a Commonwealth nation, Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship grants visa-free access to 156+ destinations including the UK, Schengen Area, and Singapore. With no residency requirements, fast processing times of 6+ months, and the ability to include your entire family, this program offers exceptional value for global mobility and a trusted second passport.
Access to 156+ destinations including UK, Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Strategic Caribbean location with access to CARICOM markets and Americas trade
No income tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax for non-residents
Include spouse, children, parents, and grandparents in your citizenship application
Commonwealth nation with stable democracy and strong rule of law
World's first citizenship by investment program established in 1984 with proven track record
Non-refundable contribution to the Federal Consolidated Fund under the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) Option
Investment in government-approved real estate projects with three options available
Investment in projects that are considered Approved Public Benefit Projects
• Over 18 years old
• No criminal records or prosecutions
• No serious illnesses
• Stable income
• Capable of confirming the legality of the income
• Opposite sex marriage only
• No criminal records
• Automatically included with no additional requirements
• In full-time attendance at a recognised secondary or tertiary-level institution of learning
• Fully financially dependent on the investor
• Over 55 years old
• Living with and fully supported by the main applicant
A Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer examines investors' documents. The procedure is confidential and takes 1 business day. The applicant only needs to provide a passport.
Professional legal teams have their own Compliance Department. The preliminary due diligence check reduces the rejection risk to 1%.
Take a short anonymous test and learn more about the nuances of Due Diligence checks.
Professional lawyers prepare lists of the personal and financial documents required to participate in the citizenship program. They include passports, birth and marriage certificates and bank statements.
Our lawyers fill out all the state forms themselves; the investor only needs to sign them.
The lawyers send the finished documents to the St Kitts and Nevis CBI unit. The applicant pays the Due Diligence fee, and an investigation begins. All family members over 16 years old must undergo a Due Diligence check.
Part of the Due Diligence process is a mandatory interview, which can be conducted online. The interview is attended by the main applicant and also dependents over 16 if deemed necessary.
The CBI unit notifies applicants about the decision of the investor's application. After approval, the investor fulfils the investment condition: contributes to the state fund or an Approved Public Benefit Project or buys real estate.
A Certificate of Registration is issued when the investment is made. The Certificate of Registration must be collected in person in St Kitts and Nevis or at an approved Embassy or Consulate.
A passport is then issued based on this certificate.