St Kitts and Nevis runs one of the oldest citizenship by investment programmes. It is open to Nigerian nationals who pass due diligence and make a qualifying contribution or investment.
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.
Nigerian nationals are accepted as applicants. There is no general bar on Nigerian citizens, unlike the small set of nationalities the programme restricts. Approval rests on enhanced due diligence, a clean record and clear evidence of the source and legality of your funds.
Applicants apply through an authorised agent rather than directly, and the Citizenship by Investment Unit makes the final decision. Plan for full documentation of income and wealth. Confirm the current eligibility rules with the official authority.
The main route is the Sustainable Island State Contribution, a non refundable contribution to the state. The published minimum is USD 250,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four, with additional dependants charged separately. This contribution replaced the earlier Sustainable Growth Fund.
An approved real estate route also exists, where the applicant buys an interest in a government approved development. Minimums and holding periods for the real estate route are set by the authority and change, so confirm the current figure rather than relying on older numbers.
The contribution route is the faster path, with the authority indicating a processing time in the range of four to six months from a complete application, separate from the time needed to prepare documents. An accelerated process may be available at additional cost. Confirm current timing with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying contribution or investment, applicants pay government due diligence and processing fees, which are charged per applicant and depend on family size. Agent and professional fees are separate again. We do not name or recommend firms. To compare vetted advisors for your situation, use Get Matched, and ask for a written scope and fee before engaging anyone.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Island State Contribution | USD 250,000 | Single applicant or family of up to four |
| Additional dependant under 18 | USD 25,000 | Per dependant, confirm with the authority |
| Additional dependant 18 or over | USD 50,000 | Per dependant, confirm with the authority |
| Real estate route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Government approved development, holding period applies |
| Due diligence and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per applicant |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), St Kitts and Nevis publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Nigerian citizens are accepted. The programme restricts only a small set of nationalities, and Nigeria is not among them. Approval depends on enhanced due diligence and clear evidence of the source of funds. Confirm the current position with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
The published minimum for the Sustainable Island State Contribution is USD 250,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four, with additional dependants charged separately. Figures change, so confirm the current amount with the official authority.
The contribution route is the faster path, with the authority indicating roughly four to six months from a complete application, separate from document preparation. Confirm current processing times 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.
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