CBI Guidelines

St. Kitts and Nevis Economic Citizenship by Investment

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by
Investment Programme (CBI)

Established in 1984, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
Programme (CBI) is the longest-standing initiative of its kind in the world.
Renowned for its credibility and global recognition, the programme enables
eligible individuals and their families to obtain citizenship through an
approved investment. Standard application processing takes approximately three
months, though a faster route is available through an accelerated process.

Investment Options for Citizenship

Applicants may qualify for citizenship via one of the following avenues:

1.     Sustainable Island State Contribution
(SISC) – SISC
contributions support key initiatives that strengthen St. Kitts and Nevis’
economic, social, and environmental landscape using seven pillars of
prioritisation. Minimum Contributions:

Main Applicant or Family (up to four members): US$250,000; Additional
Dependants under 18: US$25,000 each; Additional Dependants aged 18 or over:
US$50,000 each

2.     Public Benefit Option – The Public Benefit Option requires
a minimum investment to qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis,
supporting the nation’s vision for growth and sustainability.

Contribution requirements: Main Applicant: US$250,000 in a unit of an
Approved Public Benefit Project to be paid to the Unit.

3.     Developers Real Estate Investment – The minimum real estate investment
in an Approved Development is US$325,000 (resaleable after seven years) to be
paid to the developer for each main applicant.

4.     Private Real Estate Investment – The Private Real Estate Investment
option allows investors to purchase either:

Condominium unit or share in designated real estate developments for a
minimum investment of US$325,000.

Single-family private homes designated as Approved Private Real Estate
for a minimum investment of US$600,000.

Key Benefits of St. Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship

• Citizenship for you and eligible
  family members
• No physical residency
  requirements
• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  access to over 140 countries
• No personal income, inheritance,
  or wealth taxes
• The right to live and work in St.
  Kitts and Nevis
• Real estate investment
  opportunities through individual or joint ownership
• Access to global financial
  planning opportunities in a stable jurisdiction

Real Estate Investment: Financial
Commitments

In addition to the minimum investment, applicants must pay non-refundable
due diligence and processing fees:

• Main applicant: US$10,000
• Each dependent (age 16+): US$7,500

Upon approval in principle, government fees for the real estate pathway
are:

·      Main applicant: US$25,000

·      Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000

·      Any qualified dependant under 18: US$10,000

·       Any qualified dependant aged 18 or
over: US$15,000 Note: Property buyers should also budget for additional costs, including
insurance fund contributions and legal/conveyance fees.

👉 Explore Ible Real Estate’s list of
government-approved properties.

📌 Important: Fees and investment
thresholds may be amended by the Government at any time.

For full details and up-to-date guidance, visit the official site: https://www.ciu.gov.kn
And check out Ible Real Estate’s approved property listings for your investment
options.

See Ible Real Estate property listings here:  https://iblerealestate.com/listings/