St Kitts and Nevis runs one of the oldest citizenship by investment programmes, open to Indian nationals. This page explains the routes, timeline and where to confirm the figures.
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.
Indian citizens are eligible to apply for St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment. Applicants must be adults, must pass due diligence, must show a clean criminal record and must document the lawful source of their funds.
There is no nationality bar on Indian applicants. The Citizenship by Investment Unit assesses each case and can request further information, so treat published checklists as a starting point and confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The two principal routes are a contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution, which is the government fund, or a qualifying real estate investment in an approved development. The fund route is the most used and the simplest to plan.
From April 2026 applicants are reported to need to provide biometrics as part of the process. Confirm the current routes and any new requirements with the official authority.
Processing is commonly quoted at around three to nine months from a complete application to a decision, depending on due diligence and the route chosen.
An accelerated option has existed at times for an extra fee. Confirm current processing times and options with the official authority.
The headline cost on the fund route is the Sustainable Island State Contribution, which is not refundable, plus due diligence and processing fees per person and any independent professional fees.
Use the table as a checklist. Confirm each current figure with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Island State Contribution, single or family up to four | From USD 250,000 | Government fund route, not refundable |
| Real estate route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Approved development, holding period applies |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant and dependant |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Federation of St Kitts and Nevis publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Indian citizens are eligible. You must pass due diligence and meet the published conditions. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The fund route starts at a reported USD 250,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
St Kitts and Nevis permits dual citizenship. India restricts dual citizenship, so take your own legal advice on how this affects your Indian status.
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.
We introduce you to vetted, independent advisors, in confidence and at no obligation. Your topic is noted for you below.
Independent and paid by the people we help, never by a government and never by a firm.
One short email when a programme rule changes, with the official source named so you can verify it. No hype, unsubscribe anytime.