St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis operates the world's oldest continuously running citizenship by investment program, established in 1984. The primary route is the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC), a non-refundable donation starting at $250,000 for a single applicant. A real estate route is also available for qualifying approved developments. The program offers one of the strongest Caribbean passports with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the UK, Schengen area, and 157 destinations in total. No residency, travel, or language requirement applies. Due diligence is conducted by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) with support from international screening firms.
Program Details
- Individual Cost
- $250,000
- Family of 4 Cost
- $295,000
- Processing Time
- 6 months
- Residency Required
- None; no physical presence required
- Due Diligence
- Enhanced
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 157
- Dual Citizenship
- Accepted
- Renunciation Required
- No
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) — individual | $250,000 | Non-refundable government contribution; family of 4 is $295,000 |
| Due diligence fees — main applicant | $10,000 | |
| Due diligence fees — spouse | $10,000 | |
| Processing fees | $1,000 | Per applicant |
| Legal/agent fees (estimate) | $15,000 |
Nationality Restrictions
This program does not accept applications from nationals of: Nationals of Iran, North Korea, and certain sanctioned states are ineligible