St. Kitts & Nevis
CBI ($250k donation)
St. Kitts & Nevis pioneered citizenship by investment in 1984. Forty years later, it remains the gold standard: a legitimate second passport, zero taxes, and visa-free access to 150+ countries in as little as 60 days.
Our framework evaluates St. Kitts & Nevis across 6 strategic pillars. Each pillar answers a key question that matters when planning your relocation strategy.
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Immigration Overview
St. Kitts & Nevis invented citizenship by investment. When the sugar industry collapsed in the 1980s, this tiny twin-island nation created an innovative program allowing wealthy investors to become citizens through contribution. It worked so well that dozens of countries have copied the model.
Today, the St. Kitts program remains the benchmark for legitimacy. The passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 157+ countries, including all of the EU, UK, and most of the developed world. The process is fast (60-90 days), the due diligence is thorough (which keeps the passport respected), and there's no requirement to visit or live in the country.
Visa & Residency Pathways
Sustainable Island State Contribution
The most popular CBI option
- $250,000 non-refundable donation
- Family applications add more
- Processing in 60-90 days
- No visit required
Real Estate Investment
For those wanting property
- $400,000 minimum approved property
- Must hold for 7 years (5 years for $200k+ resale)
- Can generate rental income
- Government fees additional
Application Process
Rigorous vetting keeps passport valuable
- Complete personal history documentation
- Source of funds verification
- Police clearance from all countries of residence
- Interview may be required
What You Get
Full citizenship rights
- Passport valid 10 years (renewable)
- 157+ visa-free destinations
- Includes spouse, children, parents, grandparents
- Pass citizenship to future generations
Why St. Kitts & Nevis?
Global Mobility
Visa-free access to 157+ countries including all EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong. One of the most powerful Caribbean passports.
Fast Processing
60-90 days typical processing. Accelerated processing available for additional fee. Among the fastest CBI programs.
Zero Tax
No income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax. Your worldwide income stays yours.
Oldest Program
Running since 1984. Track record of stability. Well-respected due to strict due diligence.
Family Inclusion
Include spouse, children (any age if dependent), parents, grandparents, and siblings in one application.
Caribbean Paradise
If you do want to visit or live: beautiful beaches, low crime, English-speaking, stable democracy.
General Requirements
Requirements for St. Kitts & Nevis CBI:
- Clean criminal record (worldwide)
- No visa refusals to certain countries
- Proof of legitimate source of funds
- Health certificate
- Complete personal history (education, employment, residence)
- Professional reference letters
- Bank reference letters
- No prior citizenship application rejections from St. Kitts
The due diligence process is thorough, which is why the passport remains respected. Applicants from certain countries face additional scrutiny. Working with an authorized agent is required. All-in costs including government fees, due diligence, and legal typically run $280,000-350,000+ for a single applicant through the donation route.
Note: CBI is about mobility and tax planning, not lifestyle. You don't need to live in or even visit St. Kitts. Most citizenship holders never do.
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