St. Kitts & Nevis
The Caribbean economic citizenship programmes offered by St. Kitts & Nevis, offer a fast and reliable method to legally acquire citizenship in these countries. Upon approval, successful applicants are given passports and full citizenship rights. You will enjoy hassle-free Visa Free travel to over 100 countries. Plus all of the benefits that go with having a passport from a nation that respects your privacy, your dignity, and your freedom to make individual choices.
Citizenship-by-Investment in St. Kitts & Nevis
The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St .Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis was established up in 1984, making it the longest established program of this kind in the world.
The Government of St. Kitts & Nevis utilizes this program to attract investors of good character to make a substantial contribution to the development of the federation. These investors are then given the opportunity to apply for citizenship within the strict guidelines of the law and the relevant regulations.
To qualify for citizenship of St. Kitts & Nevis under its Citizenship-by-Investment Program, the Government requires either an investment in designated real estate with a value of the least US$ 400,000 plus payment of various registrations and other fees.
The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) option offers four different categories:
- Single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$ 250,000 is required
- Applicant with up to three dependants (i.e. one spouse and two children below the age of 18): a non-refundable contribution of US$ 300,000 is required
- Applicant with up to five dependents (i.e. one spouse and four children): a non-refundable contribution of US$ 350,000 is required
- Applicant with six and more dependants: a non-refundable contribution of US$ 800,000 is required
In each of these categories, the above amounts include all government and due diligence fees, but not processing fees which depend on each case.
The Legal Basis
The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of St. Kitts & Nevis was established in 1984 and operates on the following constitutional, legislative and regulatory foundations:
Citizenship of Saint Christopher and Nevis is governed by Chapter VIII (Sections 90-95) of the constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
- In 1984 Pursuant to Section 92(1) (h) of the constitution, parliament prescribed that such other persons who would be entitled, upon making application, to be registered as citizens Accordingly, Section 3 (5) of the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, 1984 (No. 1 of 1984) makes the following provisions:
Subject to subsections (8) and (9) of this section, a person is entitled, upon making application under this subsection to the Minister in the prescribed manner and upon payment of any fee that may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of St. Christopher and Nevis without any rights of voting save under and in accordance with the provisions of any law governing the qualification of voters, if the Cabinet is satisfied that such person has invested substantially in St. Christopher and Nevis.
- The Government determines, by Cabinet Decisions, which projects and which amounts of investment shall qualify as a "substantial investment" and thus lead to eligibility under the Citizenship-by-Investment program.
The Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis, also known in the country's constitution as Saint Christopher and Nevis, has been independent since 1983 and forms part of the group of islands known as the Lesser Antilles, located some 2,000 km to the southeast of Miami. The Federation comprises two islands: Nevis with an area of some 93.2 km2 and St. Kitts with 168.4 km2. The official and business language is English. The federation is a member of the United Nations (UN), of the Organization of American States (OAS), the British Commonwealth and many other international organizations. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has its headquarters on St. Kitts. It maintains the stability of Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECS), which is the national currency of most eastern Caribbean Countries and is tied to the US Dollar. The head of estate is the Queen of England. St. Kitts & Nevis is a well functioning democracy based on the British parliamentary system.
Benefits:
- Tax free status on foreign source income
- Tax free capital gains, wealth, gifts and inheritance tax
- Full citizenship and voting rights
- The ability to bank in Europe or the Caribbean without your bank accounts being reported to any nation.
- Travel visa-free to more than one hundred countries including: Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Lichtenstein, Ireland, South Korea and Switzerland, Schengen States
This program may change or cancelled at any time.Please contact with us.
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