Citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis earned through a qualifying contribution, an approved public benefit project or approved real estate, subject to due diligence.
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 runs one of the longest established citizenship by investment programmes. Applicants who pass due diligence and make a qualifying investment can be granted citizenship and a passport.
This page sets out the routes and the official source. Confirm every amount and rule with the Citizenship by Investment Unit before you act.
The main routes are a non refundable contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution, an approved public benefit project, or the purchase of approved real estate.
The Sustainable Island State Contribution funds national development priorities such as climate resilience, infrastructure and social programmes. Confirm the current qualifying amounts for each route and family size with the official authority.
Processing time depends on the route, the completeness of the file and due diligence. Applicants who apply from a stated 2026 date also provide biometrics. Confirm the current processing time and biometric requirement with the official authority.
Costs include the qualifying contribution or investment, government and due diligence fees, and charges that rise with each added dependent. The figures below are indicative. Confirm the current amounts with the official authority.
Citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis is held for life and can generally pass to future generations, subject to the law. It allows the holder to apply for a passport.
Visa free or visa on arrival travel depends on agreements between St Kitts and Nevis and other states and can change. Confirm the current position with the official authority and the relevant destination.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Island State Contribution | From 250,000 US dollars | Main applicant or a small family unit. Confirm current figure and family bands |
| Approved real estate | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Bought from an approved development |
| Government and due diligence fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Citizenship by Investment Unit |
| Added dependents | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged per dependent by age band |
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.
No. Every applicant is screened and the Citizenship by Investment Unit can refuse an application.
The programme is known for not requiring residence, but conditions can change. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.
Yes. Contribution levels and fees are revised. Verify the current amounts with the official authority before acting.
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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