St. Kitts and Nevis was the first country to introduce a Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) in 1984
Benefits
01
No income or inheritance taxes
02
CIP applications and documents may be submitted from outside the country
03
Citizenship by descent available for future generations.
04
Ability to include a spouse, children under 31, parents, grand parents aged 55 and over, and unmarried dependent siblings under 31 with no children, as well as to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant.
Investment Options
Option 1
Real Estate Purchase:
• $200,000 (minimum)
Option 2
Sustainable Growth Fund Investment Contribution:
• $150,000 (single applicant)
Option 3
Socially Significant
Infrastructure Investment
in Project:
• $175,000
(family of 2-4)
Option 4
Owning Private Home
(Real Estate):
• $400,000
(minimum)
*Investment amounts are in USD
Requirements
- A minimum age of 18 years
- No criminal record
Processing Time
- 9-10 Months
Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoy visa-free travel to 157 countries, including the United Kingdom (even after Brexit) and EU; they are also eligible to apply for a ten-year visa for the United States and may enter Iran with right to stay for 30 days. The government of St. Kitts and Nevis has also introduced legislation designed to attract financial services, businesses and expand investment opportunities.