Contributions from USD 250,000
The SISC and Public Benefit routes start at USD 250,000, with route-specific family charges and screening fees.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
Explore citizenship through a Sustainable Island State Contribution or Public Benefit investment from USD 250,000, or approved real estate from USD 325,000. Compare the routes, family costs and application requirements of a programme established in 1984.
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Share your family profile and investment preference. We will help you assess eligibility, compare complete costs and prepare the next steps with an authorised agent.
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship at a glance
An established Caribbean programme with contribution and ownership routes for different family priorities.
Property from USD 325,000
Qualifying approved development interests and designated private condominiums start at USD 325,000. Private single-family homes start at USD 600,000.
Family application options
A spouse, qualifying children and dependent parents may be included, subject to age, education and support conditions.
Interview and biometrics
The process includes background checks, a principal applicant interview and mandatory biometric enrolment for new applications.
Citizenship investment routes in St Kitts and Nevis
Compare the contribution with the total application cost, or the property purchase with the ownership and exit conditions.
Sustainable Island State Contribution — from USD 250,000
A non-refundable contribution supporting the Federation’s economic, social and environmental development priorities.
- USD 250,000 for the main applicant or a family of up to four
- Additional dependants under 18: USD 25,000 each
- Additional dependants aged 18 or over: USD 50,000 each
- Due diligence and other applicable charges are separate
- No property ownership or resale arrangements
Public Benefit Option — from USD 250,000
Fund a unit in an approved public benefit project supporting national development. Check the approved project and payment arrangements before proceeding.
- USD 250,000 starting commitment for up to four family members
- Only an Approved Public Benefit Project qualifies
- USD 25,000 application fee is included within the USD 250,000 base
- Additional dependant charges apply beyond the qualifying base family
- Screening costs remain separate
- The contribution does not automatically create a privately owned, resaleable property interest
Developer real estate — from USD 325,000
Purchase a qualifying interest in a government-approved development. Review the developer, ownership structure, operating charges and contract.
- Minimum USD 325,000 investment for each main applicant
- Only designated interests in approved developments qualify
- Minimum seven-year holding period before resale
- Post-approval government and due diligence fees apply
- Rental returns, resale proceeds and an exit buyer are not guaranteed
Private real estate — from USD 325,000
Choose a designated condominium interest or an approved single-family home. An ordinary property purchase does not automatically qualify for citizenship.
- Approved condominium unit or qualifying share: USD 325,000 minimum
- Approved single-family dwelling: USD 600,000 minimum
- Minimum seven-year restriction on resale
- Check subsequent CBI resale eligibility and any Cabinet conditions
- Include government, legal, acquisition and ownership charges
A lasting connection to the twin-island Federation
Established in 1984, the St Kitts and Nevis programme offers families a route to citizenship through national development contributions or approved real estate. The choice involves both the purpose of the investment and the responsibilities that come with it.
The Federation allows dual citizenship. Retaining your current nationality also depends on the law of your existing country. A second citizenship does not automatically change tax residence, banking eligibility or obligations where you live and hold assets.
Assess travel access against your actual destinations. St Kitts and Nevis nationals are included in the UK ETA nationality list for eligible travel, subject to the applicable conditions and exemptions. A passport does not provide a right to settle or work in the UK or elsewhere.
Travel access with a St Kitts and Nevis passport
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Compare selected short-visit options for an ordinary St Kitts and Nevis passport. Destinations with alternative entry routes count once in the full list.
The EU agreement allows Schengen visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Arrange UK ETA, eVisas and other authorisations before departure.
Ireland requires a visa from 15 June 2026. Taiwan’s waiver has birthplace restrictions. Canada’s air-travel eTA has additional visa conditions and is excluded from the passport-only filters.
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Who qualifies for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship?
Review the principal applicant and every dependant before choosing a route or committing funds.
Adult principal applicant
The main applicant must be at least 18 and meet the prescribed investment, financial and background requirements.
Background and financial disclosure
Criminal, immigration, citizenship-refusal and bankruptcy history can affect eligibility. Provide a complete explanation and lawful funding evidence.
Spouse and minor children
A spouse and children under 18 may be included with the required civil records and any applicable consent documents.
Adult dependent children
An unmarried child aged 18–29 may qualify when substantially supported by the main applicant or spouse. The 2026 amendment replaces the former adult-child definition; review separate disability provisions where relevant.
Dependent parents
Parents of the applicant or spouse aged 55 or over may qualify where living with and fully supported by the main applicant.
Nationality restrictions
The programme excludes certain nationalities. Check the CIU’s current eligibility criteria before proceeding, including where a person holds more than one nationality.
The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship application process
Five stages, with an authorised agent handling the file and the Citizenship Unit conducting the official assessment.
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Review eligibility and choose a route
Assess the family, nationality, background and funding. Compare a complete quotation for each suitable option and confirm the authorised agent.
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Prepare the supporting file
Collect personal, financial and family evidence. For property or Public Benefit, verify approval, legal documentation and payment arrangements.
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Submit, screen and interview
The authorised agent submits the application and initial fees. Complete the main applicant interview and any dependant interviews requested by the CIU.
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Act on approval in principle
Follow the official instructions to complete the contribution or investment and outstanding fees. Arrange the required biometric appointment at an authorised collection location.
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Complete registration and passport steps
Once all conditions are satisfied, complete citizenship certification and passport arrangements. Retain the approval, investment, biometric and compliance records.
Step 5 Completion
Biometric enrolment and practical obligations
The CIU’s biometric programme makes enrolment mandatory for new citizenship applications submitted from 14 April 2026. Appointments can be booked at approval in principle. Collection takes place at officially designated locations, including overseas centres; confirm the available location and fees when planning your application.
Existing citizenship-programme citizens also fall within the enrolment transition, with a published deadline of 31 July 2027. The CIU explains that pre-launch passports cease to be valid for travel after that date, while citizenship status itself is unaffected by the passport modernisation initiative.
The CIU has also outlined plans for stronger residency and genuine-link measures in its programme reform agenda. Obtain current written guidance on the rules applying to your filing date. Keep this assessment separate from the seven-year holding conditions on property investments.
Understand the complete family cost
Use the amended route and family schedule. Separate qualifying capital, application charges and costs paid to external providers.
Due diligence
The published screening fee is USD 10,000 for the main applicant and USD 7,500 for each dependant aged 16 or over. Financial sponsors may also incur screening charges.
Post-approval fees
For developer and private real estate, USD 25,000 covers the main applicant alone or a qualifying family of up to four. Each further dependant adds USD 25,000 under 18 or USD 50,000 aged 18 or over under SRO 1/2026.
Family and route differences
SISC and Public Benefit start at USD 250,000 for up to four qualifying persons. Under SRO 1/2026, Public Benefit’s USD 25,000 application fee is included in that USD 250,000. The application-processing fee is USD 250 per person; other charges remain separate.
Other application expenses
Include biometric and passport arrangements, professional services, medicals, certification, translations and banking. Property buyers also need a budget for acquisition and continuing ownership costs.
Which St Kitts and Nevis route suits your family?
Compare the SISC, Public Benefit and property options with Capitals28. We can help organise an eligibility review, document preparation and an itemised family budget with a licensed authorised agent.
St Kitts and Nevis citizenship: common questions
Answers about investment costs, family inclusion, property, biometrics and the application process.
What is the minimum investment for citizenship?
The SISC and Public Benefit options start at USD 250,000. Developer real estate and qualifying private condominium interests start at USD 325,000. A designated single-family private dwelling requires USD 600,000. Government, screening and other charges are additional.
Does the USD 250,000 SISC amount cover a family?
The base contribution covers the main applicant or a family of up to four. Each further dependant under 18 adds USD 25,000; those aged 18 or over add USD 50,000. Due diligence and other applicable costs remain separate.
How is Public Benefit different from SISC?
SISC is a contribution to national development; Public Benefit involves an approved project. Both start at USD 250,000 for up to four qualifying persons. SRO 1/2026 provides that Public Benefit’s USD 25,000 application fee is deducted from that investment sum. Screening, per-person processing and other applicable expenses remain separate.
Can I buy any property and sell after citizenship is granted?
No. The investment must qualify under the relevant approved development or designated private property route, and the minimum holding period is seven years. Subsequent CBI resale eligibility also requires review. Neither rental income nor resale proceeds are guaranteed.
Can adult children and parents join the application?
Under SRO 1/2026, an unmarried child aged 18–29 may qualify when substantially supported by the principal applicant or spouse. Parents aged 55 or over must satisfy the applicable residence and support conditions. Separate disability provisions and documentary requirements need individual review.
Are interviews and biometrics required?
The main applicant must attend an interview; dependants aged 16 or over may be interviewed if the CIU requires it. New applications submitted from 14 April 2026 also require biometric enrolment, arranged through the official system at designated collection locations.
How long does a St Kitts and Nevis application take?
The CIU publishes a 120–180-day period from acknowledgement to advise whether a file is approved in principle, denied or delayed for cause. This is not a guaranteed passport delivery deadline. Document preparation, queries, investment completion and passport arrangements can add time.
Must I relocate to St Kitts and Nevis?
Do not equate agent-led document preparation with freedom from every attendance obligation. Biometric enrolment is required, and the programme’s reform agenda includes residency and genuine-link measures. Confirm the current rules for your application date, family and investment before committing.
Can I apply directly and travel to the UK without permission?
Applications are submitted through an authorised agent, rather than directly to the CIU. Eligible UK visits generally require an ETA unless an exemption applies. Citizenship does not grant unrestricted UK entry, settlement or work rights.
What post-approval fee applies to a property application?
The 2026 amendment sets USD 25,000 for a main applicant alone, with a spouse and up to two dependants, or with up to three dependants. Each additional dependant under 18 adds USD 25,000; each aged 18 or over adds USD 50,000. Later family additions have separate rules. Due diligence, processing and ownership costs are additional.