St. Kitts & Nevis
The original citizenship-by-investment programme — established 1984, trusted globally.
Citizenship of St. Kitts & Nevis.
St. Kitts & Nevis launched the first formal citizenship-by-investment framework in 1984 and remains a benchmark for the industry. The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) is the principal qualifying route, with an approved real estate option also available.
Applications are processed end-to-end through licensed agents, with rigorous multi-source due diligence. Successful applicants and their qualifying family members obtain full citizenship with no requirement to reside, visit or renounce their original nationality.
No personal income tax, no worldwide taxation.
St. Kitts & Nevis levies no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax and no inheritance or gift tax on its citizens or residents. Worldwide income is not taxed.
The jurisdiction is well established for private wealth structuring, with mature trust and foundation legislation in Nevis frequently used by international families for asset protection.
Eligibility under the original CBI programme (est. 1984).
- ◆Aged 18 or above
- ◆Clean criminal record; no national-security concerns
- ◆Verifiable source of investment funds
- ◆Good health, supported by a medical examination
- ◆Spouse
- ◆Children under 25 (financially dependent)
- ◆Parents aged 55+ living with and supported by the principal
- ◆Unmarried, childless siblings of the applicant or spouse
- ◆USD 250,000 Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) for a single applicant
- ◆Or approved real estate from USD 400,000
- ◆Mandatory interview and rigorous multi-source due diligence
Day 0 to St. Kitts & Nevis passport in 4 – 6 months.
- Day 0
Engagement & KYC
Engagement letter, KYC and route selection.
- Week 3 – 5
Document preparation
Forms, police clearances, medicals and source-of-funds documents compiled.
- Month 2
Submission to CIU
Application filed through the licensed Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Month 3 – 4
Due diligence interview
Mandatory virtual interview and full background screening.
- Month 4 – 6
Approval, oath & passport
Approval issued, investment completed, certificate of registration and passports delivered.
Request a confidential briefing on St. Kitts & Nevis.
Our advisors will assess your eligibility, your existing residency footprint and your reporting exposure before recommending a structure.