CBI Guidelines
St. Kitts and Nevis Economic Citizenship by Investment
The St. Kitts and Nevis Economic Citizenship by Investment Programme (SKNCBI) has been in operation since 1984, and is known to be one of the oldest, most trusted, and most reputable programmes. It normally takes about three months to acquire St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship via investment. However, an accelerated option is also offered. New regulations, introduced in 2011 and subsequently amended, have spurred the programme’s high demand.
There are three investment options to qualify for SKN citizenship:
- The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) – a non-refundable contribution of US$250,000.00.
- A minimum investment of US$400,000.00 in a government approved real estate project.
- Any resource donated or expended which brings substantial benefits to the country.
The SKN passport confers visa-free entry into over 120 countries!
Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
- Acquire the St Kitts and Nevis passport for you and your family
- Second citizenship for your family members
- Opportunity to buy property as a single applicant or in joint ownership
- No income or wealth tax
- Low tax regime – no income, inheritance or gift tax needed
- Visa free travel for over 120 countries
- No residence requirements
- Free to live and work in the Federation as a citizen
- International Tax planning
- Safe and peaceful lifestyle
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT – REQUIREMENTS and FEES
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.
See Ible Real Estate approved property listing here
Upon submission of an application, non-refundable due diligence and processing fees must also be paid, as follows:
- US$7,500 for main applicant
- US$4,000 for each dependent of main applicant who is over the age of 16 years.
On approval in principle of an application made through a real estate investment, a Government fee applies, as follows:
- Main applicant: US$35,050
- Spouse of main applicant: US$20,050
- Any other qualified dependent of main applicant, regardless of age: US$10,050
In addition to these fees, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs (mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees).
Please note that the Government may change minimum investment requirements and fees at any time.
For more information please visit: https://www.ciu.gov.kn/
Required Forms
Application for registration as a Citizen (Form C1)
Photograph and Signature Certificate (Form C2)
Medical Certificate (Form C3) including original results of HIV Test (HIV test is required for all persons applying for citizenship including children over 12 years).
Note: HIV test results must not be older than 3 months.
Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation option:
Investment Confirmation/Escrow Agreement (Form C4)
Important: Forms C1, C2, C3 and C4 will be supplied by your local authorised person. (Only original application forms are accepted)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
All Applicants are required to provide the following:
- Completed C1 application form
- Completed C2 application form
- Completed C3 application form
- Original excerpt of full birth record or Certified copy of birth certificate (i.e. a birth document that also includes your parent’s details, or a household register, family book etc.)
- Certified copy of proof of name change (Deed Polls or jurisdictional equivalent, if applicable)
- Certified copy of current national identity card(s) (children under the age of 16 are exempted)
- Certified copy of current passport(s) showing name, photo citizenship/nationality, date and place of issue, expiry date, passport number and issuing country.
- HIV Test Results no older than 3 months (children under the age of 12 are exempted)
- Police Certificate “certificate of no criminal record” or “police clearance certificate” from country of citizenship and any country where you have lived for more than 1 year over the past 10 years ( children under the age of 16 are exempted)
- Six (6) photographs, approximately 35 x 45mm in size, taken within the past six (6) months (N.B. one of the photographs must be certified and attached to the C2 form)
Other supporting documents required from main applicant:
- C4 application Form (SIDF Option)
- Completed Purchase and Sales Agreement (Approved Real Estate Option)
- At least 1 original professional reference (e.g. from an attorney, notary public, chartered accountant or other professional of similar standing) not older than 6 months.
- Bank Statements for a 12 month period from the date of submission of application
- At least 1 original bank reference letter issued by an internationally recognized bank, not older than 6 months.
- Certified copy of Military Records or exemption from military service (if applicable)
- 1 original document of evidence of residential address (e.g. certified copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement showing full name and address, or written confirmation from a bank, attorney, chartered accountant or notary public).
- Employment Letter(s) stating the start of employment, position held and salary earned
- Certified copy of Business License or Incorporation documents
- 1 Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificate(s) if applicable (i.e. if married persons apply together).
- Certified copy of divorce documents (if applicable).
- Statement and evidence of source of funds to be invested in St Kitts and Nevis
- Affidavit of Financial Support for applicants between the ages of 18 -30
- Certified copy of University Degrees (if applicable)
- Limited Power of Attorney
For more information please visit: https://www.ciu.gov.kn/
See Ible Real Estate approved property listing here
