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St. Kitts & Nevis
Your next possibility.

A contribution route and approved real estate options for applicants considering Caribbean citizenship.

Discuss St. Kitts & Nevis
Programme outcomeCitizenship

Citizenship by investment

Ask Zaira for a personalised cost breakdown.
Get to know St. Kitts & Nevis

Two islands. Many perspectives.

St. Kitts and Nevis combines coastal communities with volcanic peaks and tropical landscapes. Basseterre is the national capital on St. Kitts; Charlestown is the principal town on Nevis.

More about the country
Capital
Basseterre
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Setting
Two islands in the Caribbean
Green hills beside the sea in St. Kitts and Nevis
The coastline of St. Kitts & NevisPhoto: Simone Mascellari / Unsplash
The programme at a glance

Understand the route.
Plan the conversation.

Citizenship by investment

Investment options

Sustainable Island State Contribution
A non-refundable contribution, with the required amount affected by family composition.
Approved developer real estate
Investment in an approved development, with a seven-year holding period.

Including your family

Qualifying family members may be included. Additional dependant contributions and fees depend on the number and ages of family members.

Key requirements

Application
Submitted through an authorised agent.
Interview
Mandatory for the main applicant; dependants aged 16 or over may also be interviewed.
Decision window
The Unit states 120–180 days from acknowledgement to advise approval in principle, denial or a delay for cause.
Biometric enrolment
Mandatory for new applications submitted from 14 April 2026. Appointments can be booked after approval in principle; separate fees apply.
Good to know

The quoted decision window is not a guaranteed date for citizenship or passport issuance.

About St. Kitts & Nevis

A few details.
Made clearer.

When can approved developer property be resold?

The developer real estate route requires a minimum holding period of seven years before resale under the programme.

How can I understand the full cost?

Request a personalised breakdown from Zaira, including the investment, government charges, due diligence, processing, family and professional fees relevant to your circumstances.

How long will my application take?

Timing depends on the programme, your application and the checks required. Ask Zaira about the current process and expected stages; approval and completion dates cannot be guaranteed.

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