St Kitts and Nevis at a glance
WHAT YOU OBTAIN
Federation citizenship
Citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis for the main applicant and qualifying family members.
WHO IT SUITS
Families planning a second citizenship
For families seeking a second citizenship through a contribution or approved property investment; the property is held for seven years.
BASIC OUTLAY
From US$250,000
SISC or PBO at US$250,000; property from US$325,000 per main applicant.
FAMILY
Four people on one contribution
Main applicant plus spouse and up to two dependants, or up to three dependants.
PRESENCE AND RESIDENCE
No mandatory residence
No residence requirement to keep citizenship. The main applicant interview may be held virtually; biometric enrolment is completed at a designated location.
MAIN STAGES
Approval in 8–10 months
Agent filing, review, approval in principle, then payment and registration. Approval typically takes 8–10 months.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE ST KITTS AND NEVIS
Two options without property
SISC and PBO both start at US$250,000 and need no property purchase or holding period.
Property from US$325,000
Approved developments and condominiums start at US$325,000; the property is held for seven years.
A family shares one contribution
Four people, including the main applicant, share one contribution; extra members are priced by age.
Who can be included
| Member | Who is included | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | Aged 18 or over | No criminal record; no bankruptcy declaration in the past ten years |
| Spouse | Legally married spouse | Counts within the four people |
| Children under 18 | Birth or legal adoption | Due diligence applies from age 16 |
| Children 18 to 29 | Unmarried | Substantially supported by the applicant or spouse |
| Adult child with a disability | Aged 18 or over | No upper age limit |
| Parents | Of the applicant or spouse, aged 55 or over | Living with and fully supported by the applicant |
| Nationality | Open to all nationalities except citizens and ordinary residents of Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea and Russia | Applied under the 2023 exclusion order |
KEY FIGURES
Adult dependants aged 18 or over, other than a spouse, provide sworn proof of support.
Application eligibility
| Applicant / family | Age and conditions |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | At least 18; Meet the investment or other entry conditions of this programme and provide lawful funds; Age at application |
| Spouse | Age not specified; Provide a valid marriage certificate |
| Minor child | Under 18; Include birth or adoption and custody documents; parental consent where required; Age at application |
| Adult student child | At least 18; Up to 25; Full-time student and fully supported. The 2024 published rules state ages 18–25; the current website states 18–30. Ages 26–30 need written CIU confirmation; Age at application |
| Adult child with a disability | At least 18; Must be supported by the applicant; provide evidence of disability and care needs; Age at application |
| Parents of either spouse | At least 55; Must live with and be fully supported by the applicant; Age at application |
| Adding family later | Later family applications are assessed separately under the rules in force at that time |
| Nationality restrictions | Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea and Russia are barred |
| Who the restrictions cover | Disclose all current and former nationalities, birthplace and residence history for the applicant and family |
| Residence conditions and exceptions | The published list provides no overseas-residence exception |
| Sanctions and background checks | Background, security and source-of-funds checks apply. Sanctions affecting a person, bank or transfer can prevent completion |
Four ways to invest
KEY FIGURES
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
FAMILY MEMBERS BEYOND FOUR
The family budget
FAMILY OF FOUR: INVESTMENT AND GOVERNMENT FEES
Two adults and two children under 16. Bars show investment, due diligence, processing and property application fees.
GOVERNMENT FEES
INDIVIDUALLY QUOTED
Process and payment schedule
| Stage | You prepare | Payment | You obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01FilingPayment | An authorised agent submits the application in English or with certified translation | Quoted | Application acknowledged |
| 02Review and interviewPayment | Main applicant interviewed; members aged 16 or over as needed | Due diligence and processing fees | Review completed |
| 03Approval in principlePayment | Approval typically in 8–10 months; biometric enrolment booked | Biometrics quoted | Approval notice |
| 04InvestmentPayment | Contribution or property purchase completed within 90 days of approval | Investment and application fee | Investment confirmed |
| 05RegistrationPayment | Certificate of registration, then passport issue | Passport quoted | Citizenship obtained |
Biometric enrolment is part of every application filed from 14 April 2026.
The documents to prepare
Prepare the documents below for the applicant and accompanying family. See the programme requirements that follow for forms, age thresholds and document validity.
Identity and forms
- Valid passports; include the pages and certification requested for the application.
- Birth certificate.
- Marriage certificate, where applicable; marital history is checked separately from accompanying family members.
- Application photographs; follow the programme specifications and any separate biometric arrangements.
- The programme application forms for each applicant.
Background, health and address
- Police certificate from the country of birth, where applicable.
- Police certificates from countries of residence, where required; age and residence-history thresholds follow the programme checklist.
- Police certificates from the nationality used to apply and other citizenships, where required by the programme.
- Medical certificate and required test results.
- Proof of the current residential address.
Funds and family evidence
- Evidence of the lawful source of wealth and investment funds.
- Bank reference and bank statements, as specified in the application checklist.
- Relationship and support evidence for each dependant, where applicable.
- Divorce, adoption, custody or name-change records, where applicable.
- Translations, notarisation and legalisation, as required for the document, issuing jurisdiction and programme.
Keep copies of the forms and supporting documents you submit. Additional evidence may be requested during the review.
Programme document requirements
A complete file keeps the review on schedule.
Identity and family
- Valid passport and identity document
- Birth certificates
- Sworn proof of support for dependants aged 18 or over
- Photographs for the citizenship application; the passport photograph is captured at biometric enrolment.
- Citizenship application forms
Background and health
- Police certificates for the main applicant and dependants aged 16 or over, including those turning 16 within three months of submission, from each country of citizenship and each country lived in for more than one year in the past ten years.
- Proof of address
- Medical certificate
Funds
- Evidence of the source of funds
- Crypto assets may form part of the wealth, with other wealth evidence; extra due diligence is quoted separately
- A separate document list for any financial sponsor
The Citizenship by Investment Unit may request further documents.
What citizenship gives you
PASSPORT AND FAMILY
Passport access
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- Electronic authorisation
Family citizenship
- Applicant and spouse
- Eligible children and parents
RESIDENCE
No mandatory residence
No residence requirement to keep citizenship. The main applicant interview may be held virtually; biometric enrolment is completed at a designated location.
TAX
No personal income tax
St Kitts and Nevis levies no personal income tax on individuals locally.
FAMILY
Four people, one contribution
On SISC and PBO, the main applicant and three family members share one US$250,000 contribution.
PARENTS
Parents aged 55 and over
Parents of the applicant or spouse may be included when they live with and are fully supported by the applicant.
Your path to citizenship
- Approval in principleTypically in 8–10 months
- Biometric enrolmentBook the required appointment
- Investment completedPaymentWithin 90 days of approval
- RegistrationCertificate of registration
- PassportIssued after registration
A direct citizenship programme
Choose SISC, PBO or an approved property investment. The main applicant and eligible family members apply for citizenship together.
Approval, investment and registration
After approval, arrange biometric enrolment and complete the investment within 90 days. The registration certificate precedes the passport.
Approved property
Approved properties are held for seven years; SISC and PBO carry no holding period.
Speak with your adviser
Request a comparison of the SISC, PBO and approved property options, with a budget for your family.
HOW TO APPLY
Assessment
We review your family, aims and eligibility, and say plainly whether the programme fits.
Written proposal
You receive an itemised quotation, a document list and a timetable in writing.
Engagement and filing
Once engaged, we prepare the file, submit it and follow it through to the decision.
BRANDS
Identity planning and second-citizenship advisory
