St. Kitts Citizenship by Investment
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What is St. Kitts citizenship by investment?
- St. Kitts citizenship by investment is a program established by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Investors can choose between a Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) and an investment in a government-approved real estate project.
- As a citizen, you gain visa-free access to 155 destinations, including much of Europe and the Schengen Area.
- St. Kitts and Nevis runs one of the longest-established citizenship by investment programs in the world.
- IMM Group is a Vietnam-based firm officially authorized by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to market the program.
Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship
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Global mobility
Visa-free or eVisa access to 155 destinations, including the United Kingdom, most of Europe, the Schengen Area, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
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No tax on worldwide income for non-residents
For non-resident citizens, no tax on personal or corporate income earned worldwide.
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No wealth, inheritance, or gift taxes
St. Kitts and Nevis does not levy wealth, inheritance, or gift taxes.
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Visa-free travel to the United Kingdom
Your whole family can travel to the United Kingdom without a visa for tourism, family visits, business, or transit, for stays of up to 6 months at a time.
Why investors choose St. Kitts and Nevis
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Simple eligibility requirements
No upper age limit, and no education, work experience, or language requirements.
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Apply from your home country
The entire application process can be completed from your country of residence, with no need to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis for a site visit.
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Processing in about 10–12 months
Applications are typically processed in about 10–12 months.
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A leading Caribbean passport
The St. Kitts and Nevis passport ranks highest among Caribbean citizenship by investment countries and 19th in the world in 2026.
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Real estate shares can be resold
Real estate investment shares can be resold to a subsequent citizenship by investment applicant.
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A long-established, stable program
One of the longest-running and most stable citizenship by investment programs in the world.
St. Kitts citizenship requirements
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Main applicant requirements
- Aged 18 or older
- No upper age limit
- Must pass security background and medical checks
- Must show that investment funds come from a lawful source
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Dependents who can be included
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children under 18
- Children aged 18–25 who are in full-time education and financially dependent
- Financially dependent parents of the main applicant or spouse, aged 55 or older
- All must pass security background and medical checks
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Contribution option
- Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
- US$250,000 for the main applicant or a family of up to 4
- The contribution is non-refundable
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Real estate option
- Minimum investment of US$325,000
- Applies to government-approved real estate projects
- Hold the investment for 7 years
- Featured project: Park Hyatt St. Kitts, a 5-star hotel open since 2017
The St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment process
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Deposit and due diligence
Sign a deposit agreement and complete initial due diligence on your application.
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Service agreement
Finalize the service agreement for your St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship application.
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Application and investment deposit
Prepare your application; for the real estate option, pay the investment deposit and sign the investment agreement.
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Submission and interview
Submit your application for review and attend an interview as required by the program.
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Approval and transfer of investment funds
Once your application is approved, transfer the investment and/or government fees.
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Receive citizenship
Complete the investment and receive your citizenship and passport.
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