Benefits-

• Full citizenship status
• No requirement to visit St Kitts and Nevis before, during, or after application
• No interview requirement
• No English language requirement
• Low processing fees
• Fast processing time
• Dual citizenship is allowed
• Discretion
• Social and political security
• Visa-free travel over 150 countries
• No foreign income, capital gains, gift, and inheritance tax
• Excellent asset protection services and business environment
• 60-day processing for all successful applicants who choose the premium Accelerated Application Process (AAP) for an additional fee.

Requirements-

Applicants for the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme must fulfil the following conditions:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be of good character
• Have no criminal record
• Pass a detailed background check
• Be able to provide proof of source of funds
• Be healthy

Investors may apply with their spouse and dependent children, and, in some cases, dependent parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Mobility-

As a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis, you can travel to 155+ countries visa free which includes the UK, Schengen states, Hong Kong and Singapore. Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 157 countries and territories, ranking the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport 25th in terms of travel freedom.

Procedures and time frame-

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Unit (CIU) is responsible for the processing of all applications. There is also an accelerated application process available with a 45- to 60-day processing time frame. The CIU examines the application thoroughly and may request that the applicant attend an interview, although this is rarely necessary. The CIU undertakes strict due diligence checks and will decline an application if the applicant makes a false statement or omits any relevant information. The applicant must personally complete the prescribed government forms, which are only available from an authorized service provider. The documentary requirements of the program are reasonable and the procedures straightforward. Most applicants will normally visit the islands before deciding on the purchase of real estate, but it is not a prerequisite for the application process, which usually takes between three to four months from submission of the application to the CIU for approval. Under the real estate option, the time frame may vary depending on the development, so it is important to choose a real estate project that complements the citizenship application efficiently.

Upon approval-in-principle of the application, the funds for the real estate, SGF contribution, government fees, and other fees will be released to the various parties. Thereafter, the prime minister will sign the certificate of registration, which confers citizenship status. Once the certificate of registration is issued, the applicant is entitled to apply for a passport.