St Kitts and Nevis runs one of the oldest citizenship by investment programmes. Here is how the cost picture breaks down, with the figures to confirm with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
St Kitts and Nevis offers citizenship through two main routes. The Sustainable Island State Contribution, known as the SISC, is a contribution to the government starting at 250,000 US dollars for a single applicant or a family of up to four. The approved real estate route has a regulatory minimum of 325,000 US dollars, with a holding period of seven years before resale.
Both routes carry government charges set by the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Due diligence fees apply per applicant, alongside application, passport and certificate fees. On the contribution route, dependents beyond the family of four add to the contribution, with figures cited around 25,000 US dollars per child under 18 and 50,000 US dollars per dependent aged 18 and over. On the real estate route separate government fees apply for the main applicant, spouse and each dependent. Confirm the current schedule with the CIU.
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Add the contribution or property price, the government and due diligence fees, professional fees and incidental document costs. Once fees are added, a single applicant total on the contribution route has been cited from around 275,000 US dollars, rising with family size. Verify every figure with the CIU because the schedule changes.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SISC contribution | From 250,000 US dollars | Single applicant or family of up to four |
| Additional child under 18 | 25,000 US dollars | Added to the contribution |
| Additional dependent 18 and over | 50,000 US dollars | Added to the contribution |
| Approved real estate | From 325,000 US dollars | Seven year holding period |
| Due diligence and government fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Per applicant, varies |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The SISC contribution route generally has the lower entry figure, starting at 250,000 US dollars before fees. The real estate route has a higher minimum but returns a sellable asset after the holding period.
No. The Sustainable Island State Contribution is a contribution to the government and is not returned. Confirm the current terms with the CIU.
Approved real estate must be held for seven years before resale under current rules. Confirm the holding period with the CIU.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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