St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programSt. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program is one of the best economic citizenship programs in the world and another attractive alternative is Dominica citizenship by investment program. The second citizenship program as it is so often called was started in 1984. St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program grants s second citizenship to successful applicants.

There are two (2) options for economic citizenship in the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment program; the Real Estate Option and the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) Option. Both programs are designed to allow applicants to gain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by making a very valuable contribution towards the economy of the twin island federation. The Citizenship-by-investment program is at present under the directives of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The real estate option of the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-investment program involves an applicant making a real estate investment on the island which is valued at no less than US$400,000. The Government of St. Kitts has already put aside real estate solely for this purpose. Additionally applicants over 18 must pay registration fees of US$50,000, while dependents under 18 pay fees of US$25,000. Processing fees are also paid but this depends on the application details. The rules of obtaining citizenship through the real estate option clearly states that any property purchased must remain in the hands of the purchaser for a minimum of five (5) years before it can be resold or transferred. The new owner of such real estate property does not qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts under the real estate option.

Applicants can also gain citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF). The SIDF is a public charity which was set up as a means of helping the displaced sugar industry workers find employment. Capital gained through this venture is used to finance other industries which will employ these persons. There are four (4) separate categories under this option of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment program. The categories are explained below:

  • Option A: the contribution to be made is US$250,000 and this qualifies a single applicant for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis.
  • Option B: The contribution is US$300,000 which qualifies an applicant and three or less dependants.
  • Option C: The contribution to be made is $US$350,000 and this qualifies an applicant with no more than five (5) dependants.
  • Option D: The contribution requires is US$450,000 which qualifies an applicant with six (6) or more dependants for St. Kitts Citizenship.

All contribution made towards the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation are non refundable. Persons who qualify as dependants are spouses and children who have not yet reached the age of eighteen (18). The contribution already includes government fees. Due diligence is carried out for all persons sixteen years and over. The processing fees for each case are not included in the stipulated amount.

Due diligence must be done for all persons over the age of sixteen. The fees structure for duediligence checks is US$7,500 for the main applicant and US$4,000 for each other person.

When applying for the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-investment program in St. Kitts and Nevis applicants must each submit the following documents:

  • A copy of each applicant’s passport, a marriage certificate and in case of divorce documents showing marriage dissolution.
  • Birth Certificates must be provided for each applicant, certificates which are not originally written in the English language must be accompanies by a copy in English.
  • A certified Financial Statement and a professional reference must be submitted.
  • Applicants with dependents who are still in educational institutions must include a letter of recommendation for each child from a school or university.
  • A Police Record for each person over the age of sixteen from the country of residence and other countries where applicants may have resided
  • Passport sized photos (6)
  • Medical certificates for each applicant

Applying for St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment has many benefits. For one once citizenship has been granted the applicant or the ‘new citizen" can apply for a St. Kitts and Nevis passport which can be used for visa free travel to many countries in the world including the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong and Switzerland. Economic citizens can make St. Kitts and Nevis their home or any CARICOM country if they so desire.

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