Dear clients and visitors of our web site, we are happy to offer assistance in the process of obtaining Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKN)  citizenship by investment, below you will find all benefits of a SKN  passport, and general information about the process of obtaining.

General

St. Kitts & Nevis is an exclusive Caribbean destination with impressive natural beauty, and has a rich history with varied influences from different cultures. The islands offer sunshine almost year-round, and a diverse range of landscapes. Today, the main economic drivers are tourism, real estate and financial services. The federation is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the British Commonwealth, CARICOM and many other international organizations.

What is citizenship-by-investment?

Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is the process of obtaining a second citizenship in another country by investing in the economy of that country. This can be life-saving in the event of any unfortunate political and economic decisions of a single country. This type of insurance is priceless for investors and their families.
The Citizenship-by-Investment Program (CIP) of St. Kitts & Nevis was originally established in 1984. The legal basis regarding Citizenship-by-Investment is contained in Part II, Section 3 (5) of the Citizenship Act, 1984, and the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Regulations, 2011.

Benefits of SKN citizenship

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 154 destinations including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and Europe’s Schengen Area.
• The applicant and all his or her family members receive full citizenship and passports within 6 months.
• No personal visits required to St. Kitts & Nevis, no residence requirements.
• Dual Citizenship: there are no restrictions on dual citizenship in St. Kitts & Nevis.
• Favorable income tax regime: no personal income tax, exemptions on worldwide income, inheritance and capital gains, tax holidays.
• Valid for life. Transferable to descendants.
• Ability to change the applicant’s first and last name

Other key advantages

• Kitts & Nevis citizens can potentially obtain long term visas to USA and Canada.
• Kitts & Nevis is a member of the Commonwealth, which entitles citizens to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
• Established offshore legislation.
• Well-regulated financial services sector.
• Kitts & Nevis is an attractive location for owning a second home in the Caribbean, with good air links to Europe and North America.
• No knowledge of the language required.
• The official and business language is English.

Awailable ways to obtain citizenship

•  SGF contribution:

Make a non-refundable contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) of an amount starting from US$150,000 for a single applicant.

• Real Estate Investment (shares):

An investment of at least US$200,000 in an approved real estate development. Such investment cannot be resold within a 5 or 7 year period.

SGF contribution

• Applicants may qualify for citizenship through a contribution to the SGF.
• Single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$150,000 is required.
• Main applicant with up to three dependents (for example, a spouse and two children): a non-refundable contribution of US$195,000 is required.
• Additional dependents, regardless of age: US$10,000.

Real estate investment

• Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units.
• The minimum real estate investment required by law is US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or US$400,000 (resalable after 5 years) for each main applicant.
• Upon submission of an application, non-refundable due diligence and processing fees must also be paid.
• These fees amount to US$7,500 for the main applicant, and US$4,000 for each dependent of the main applicant who is over the age of 16 years.

Standard expenses to obtain citizenship per person (total – including legal, stamp fees, etc.)

•  SGF contribution – 169,750 USD
• Real Estate Investment (shares): – 266,797 USD

OUR PROPOSAL FOR CITIZENSHIP

•  -10% discount from the value of investment in the form of cash-back ( total spends in each way: SGF contribution – 154,750 USD, Real Estate Investment – 246,797 USD)
• -4% annual profit in US dollars  during 5 years for the shareholder, in real estate investment option
• – full support throughout the process with the removal of administrative obstacles
• – guaranteed receipt of SKN passport

How long does it take?

 It’s take up to 1 year (from the date of investment) to obtain a passport, personal presence of the applicant is not required. There is an accelerated form of obtaining up to 4 months from the date of submission of documents (+25,000 usd to the final cost of each way of obtaining citizenship)

Please, contact us for more information!